We test respirators to Australian Standard to determine if they can help workers breathe if required when working in potentially hazardous conditions or environments.

Examples of respirators can include:

• facepieces
• cartridge type respirators
• air fed respirators

Things we test for

General requirements for all respirators to AS/NZS1716: 2012

• exhalation valve leakage
• noise level of respirators
• positive pressure
• total inward leakage testing
• carbon dioxide accumulation
• security of attachments
• simulated work testing
• assessment of markings and 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 for 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

Submit an enquiry or call us on (02) 4724 4900 to request testing or further information.