AS/NZS 1715:2009
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Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
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06-02-2009
Sets out requirements and guidelines for respiratory protection. Includes discussion of respiratory hazards, the assessment of associated risks and various methods of control including the use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE). It is intended that AS/NZS 1715 will be replaced by 2030 with the relevant AS/NZS ISO series which addresses selection, use and maintenance.
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SF-010
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
0 7337 9000 3
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| Pages |
96
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| PublisherName |
Standards Australia
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This Standard sets out the principles of respiratory protection, requirements and recommendations for the selection, use and maintenance of personal respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the workplace.This Standard does not deal with military applications for RPE, but includes special needs of personnel involved in a special response hazardous material (HAZMAT) incident where respiratory concerns need to be addressed.This Standard does not deal with the special circumstances associated with the use of RPE in diving and underwater breathing (see AS/NZS 2299 and AS 2815), the use of RPE in aircraft, or the use of life support respirators for medical or resuscitation purposes (see AS 2488).
Originated in Australia as AS CZ11-1960.
Originated in New Zealand as part of NZS 1586:1961.
Previous edition AS/NZS 1715:1994.
Fifth edition 2009.