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Respiratory Protective Devices

General Requirements to AS/NZS 1716:2003

  • Face piece valve leakage
  • Noise level of respirators
  • Positive pressure
  • Total inward leakage testing
  • Assessing the facial fit of a respirator
  • Carbon Dioxide accumulation
  • Security of attachments to face pieces
  • Simulated work testing
  • Assessment of markings & instructions

Self contained breathing apparatus

  • Nominal effective life
  • Pressure testing of pressure hoses
  • Active warning device

Particulate, gas and vapour filter respirators

  • Gas filter capacity
  • HCN, H2S, Cl2, SO2, NH3, Cyclohexane
  • Particulate filtering efficiency of filters
  • Exhaled air humidity pre-conditioning for disposable type respirators
  • Breathing resistance of face pieces and filter

Powered Air - Purifying Respirators

  • Flow Rates
  • Battery Life

Airline Respirators

  • Tensile and kink testing of airline assembly, couplings and waist belts
  • Simulated work testing

We will also consider undertaking test requirements to other standards or similar tests as required. Should you require any further information, please use our enquiry form.

 

Published on 10th November 2005