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DR AS/NZS 1337.4 CP Personal eye-protection equipment – Filters and eye protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors) (Revision of AS/NZS 1337.4:2004)

To specify performance requirements, test methods, marking requirements, selection and use of personal eye-protectors against laser radiation in the spectral range 180 nm to 1000 micrometre.

Public comment on this draft Standard closes on 27 September 2011

DR AS/NZS 1337.5 CP Personal eye-protection – Eye protectors for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors) (Revision of AS/NZS 1337.5:2004)

To specify performance requirements, test methods, marking requirements, selection and use of laser adjustment filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation in the spectral range 400 nm to 700 nm.

Public comment on this draft Standard closes on 27 September 2011

DR AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices (Revision of AS/NZS 1716:2003)

Specifies requirements for respiratory protective devices (respirators) intended to provide, according to type, varying degrees of protection against atmospheres containing substances which may be harmful if breathed; also, with certain types, to provide protection against atmospheres which may be deficient in oxygen. It does not purport to give guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of respirators. This is covered in AS /NZS 1715.

Public comment on this draft revised Standard closes on 20 October 2011