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OM 2009/03 Appendix
4 European Standards and Markings for
Respiratory Protection
Issue 7: August 2008
This information is extracted
from British Standards with the permission
of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367
Introduction
1 Harmonised
European Standards for Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the
preferred means of demonstrating equipment
conformity with the basic health and safety
requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC).
Only equipment which meets these BHSRs
is entitled to carry the CE mark and to
be sold for use in the EC.
2 The
alternative route to obtaining the CE mark
involves the manufacturer producing a
'technical file' for the
equipment which also demonstrates that it
satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the
equipment will carry the CE mark but may
not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's
information will contain the performance
specification.
3 For
Category III PPE (for use against mortal
danger), the CE mark will be accompanied
by a four-digit code number identifying
the responsible Notified Body appointed
to ensure that the manufactured product
continues to satisfy the BHSRs.
4 Increasingly,
European Standards (prefixed EN European
Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by
International Standards (prefixed ISO).
Where these are adopted in the UK, they
will also be issued as British Standards
and be prefixed BS. The British versions
of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO)
may have minor differences from the original
versions of the standard, usually in the
form of a National Foreword or National
Annex, to account for legislative or technical
variations specific to the UK. If such a
UK variation exists, this is flagged up
in the attached listings below for the individual
standards. BS versions may also differ slightly
in the stated year of issue from the EN
or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO
issue dates are quoted here.
5 The
Standards may contain design, performance
and marking requirements for the different
types of equipment. This document lists
the Standards, and gives a brief explanation
of the markings which they define.
Organisation of the information
6 PPE Standards are separated
into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection,
foot protection. Separate documents have
been produced for each category.
7 Within a category, where
possible, Standards have been further subdivided
according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards,
heat and flame) or component type (eg filters;
facepieces) as appropriate. Both current
and recently superseded versions are listed,
as equipment marked according to either
version may be encountered in the field.
8 Standard number and
date are given, with the title (sometimes
abridged).
9 If a UK National variation
applies to this standard, the nature of
this variation is described.
10 Markings and classifications
defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
11 Related Standards,
eg specific test methods which will not
usually appear in the markings on equipment
are listed separately at the end of each
document.
12 Pictograms and symbols
for each type of equipment are included
at the rear of the relevant document.
Updates
13 Standards are constantly
under review, and new Standards issued.
The information in this document is believed
to be correct at the time of issue, but
updates will be necessary. The intention
is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.
Further information
14 For information on
how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical
use situations, contact:
Dr N P Vaughan - PPE Team, Personal Safety
Unit,
HSL Buxton.
Tel: 01298 218329, Fax: 01298 218393
e-mail: nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
(or other members of the PPE team, 01298
218330 to 8336 inclusive)
Standards for respiratory
protective equipment
Face masks
| EN
136:1998 - Full face mask |
| |
CL 1 (light
duty, not +ve demand SCBA)
CL 2 (general use)
CL 3 (special use) |
| EN
136-10:1992 - Full face mask (pre-1998
equipment only) |
| |
A (for use with +ve demand
SCBA)
F (on visor, resistant to radiant
heat) |
| EN
140:1998 - Half or quarter masks |
| |
size (if more than one available) |
| BS
8468-2: 2006 Respiratory protective
devices for use against chemical,
biological radiological and nuclear
(CBRN) agents Part 2: Negative pressure
air purifying devices with full face
mask - Specification |
| Masks |
As for EN 136 and marked with
BS 8468-2:2006 |
| Filters |
- Class and colour code (orange
/ white):
- 15 15 mins
- 30 30 mins
- 45 45 mins
- 60 60 mins
- 90 90 mins
- 120 120 mins
- indication if multi-filter
- For single use only
- BS 8468-2:2006
- year and month of end of shelf
life (yyyy/mm)
- manufacturer and model identification
- See information supplied by the
manufacturer |
| Filter packaging |
- year and month of end of shelf
life (yyyy/mm)
- manufacturer and model identification
- storage conditions |
Filters
| EN
143:2000 - Filters - particles |
| |
P - for use
against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency:
low, med, high) |
| |
Additional markings:
- whether the filter is for use
on a multi-filter device
- indication (+ expired hourglass
symbol) showing shelf life expiry
date in yyyy/mm format
|
| |
R reusable, or
NR not reusable (single
shift) |
| EN
371:1992 - Filters - AX gas and
combined filters |
| Superseded by EN
14387:2004 |
| |
AX - certain organic
compounds with bp <65oC, optionally
plus:
P - for use against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency:
low, med, high) |
| EN
372:1992 - Filters - SX gas and
combined filters |
| Superseded by EN
14387:2004 |
| |
SX - for use against specific
named gases and vapours, optionally
plus:
P - for use against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency:
low, med, high) |
| EN
12083:1998 - Filters with breathing
hoses (non-mask mounted filters) |
| |
Markings as for ENs141, 143, 371
or 372 |
| EN
14387:2004 - Filters - gas or
gas and combined |
|
| One or more of: |
| |
A - organic gases/vapours,
bp >65oC B - inorganic gases/vapours
(not CO) E - acid gases
K - Ammonia and organic derivatives
+ 1, 2, or 3 (capacity:
low, med, high), optionally plus:
P - particles
+ 1, 2, or 3 (efficiency:
low, med, high)
NO-P3 - nitrogen oxides
Hg-P3 - mercury vapour
AX - certain organic
compounds with bp <65oC, optionally
plus:
P - for use against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency:
low, med, high) |
| |
SX - for use against specific
named gases and vapours, optionally
plus:
P - for use against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency:
low, med, high) |
| |
Additional markings:
- whether the filter is for use
on a multi-filter device
- indication (+ expired hourglass
symbol) showing shelf life expiry
date in yyyy/mm format
|
| |
For filters including a particle
filtering element:
R reusable, or
NR not reusable
(single shift)
|
| |
NO-P3 filters - For single
use only |
| |
Hg-P3 filters - Maximum use
time 50 hours |
| |
AX filters - For single use
only |
| |
D - suffix indicates dust
clogging resistance. |
Simple filtering devices
| EN
149:2001 - Filtering facepieces
against particles |
| |
FFP - filtering
face piece
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency:
low, med, high)
D - resistant to dolomite clogging
test
- indication (+ expired hourglass
symbol) showing shelf life expiry
date in yyyy/mm format |
| |
Revision imminent in 2008 to include:
R reusable, or
NR not reusable (single
shift) |
| EN
405:2001 - Valved filtering half
masks for use against gases or gases
and particles |
| |
FF - filtering facepiece
+ one or more of:
A, B, E, K + 1 or 2
(capacity) AX
SX
P - for use against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency-
low, med, high)
D - resistant to dolomite clogging
test
- indication (+ expired hourglass
symbol) showing shelf life expiry
date in yyyy/mm format |
| |
Revision imminent in 2008 to include:
R reusable, or
NR not reusable (single
shift) |
| EN
1827:1999 - Filtering half masks
without inhalation valves |
| |
FF - filtering facepiece
+ one or more of:
A, B, E, K + 1 or 2
(capacity) AX
SX
P - for use against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency-
low, med, high)
D - resistant to dolomite clogging
test |
Powered/assisted filtering devices
| EN
146:1991 - Powered particle filtering
helmets / hoods |
| Superseded by EN
12941:1998 |
| |
THP - 'turbo
hood', particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency
- low, med, high) |
| EN
147:1991 - Power assisted particle
filtering full, half or quarter mask |
| Superseded by EN
12942:1998 |
| |
TMP - 'turbo mask', particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency:
low, med, high) |
| EN
12941:1998 - Powered filtering
device with helmet / hood |
| |
TH - turbo hood
1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage
class (10%, 2% or 0.2%)
+ one or more of:
A, B, E, K + 1, 2 or
3 (capacity: low, med, high)
AX
SX
P - for use against particles
+ S or SL - use against
solids only or solids and liquids
NO (with TH3P only)
Hg (with TH3P only) |
| |
Revision imminent in 2008 to include
filter marking:
R reusable, or
NR not reusable (single
shift) |
| EN 12942:1998 -
Powered filtering device with full,
half or quarter mask |
| |
TH - turbo hood
1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage
class (10%, 2% or 0.2%)
+ one or more of:
A, B, E, K + 1, 2 or
3 (capacity: low, med, high)
AX
SX
P - for use against particles
+ S or SL - use against
solids only or solids and liquids
NO (with TM3P only)
Hg (with TM3P only) |
| |
Revision imminent in 2008 to include
filter marking:
R reusable, or
NR not reusable (single
shift) |
Hose/airline breathing apparatus
| EN
138:1993 - Fresh air hose with
half or full facemask |
| |
FAH - fresh
air hose
Class 1 hose, light duty (not
unassisted types), or
Class 2 hose, heavy duty (not
half masks) |
| EN
139:1994 Compressed air line
BA full or half mask or mouthpiece |
| Superseded by EN
14593 for demand valve apparatus,
and EN 14594 for constant flow |
| EN
269:1994 - Powered fresh air hose
with hood |
| |
FAH - fresh air hose
Class 1 - light duty hose, or Class
2 - heavy duty hose Anti-static
Heat resistance |
| EN
270:1994 - Compressed air line
BA with hood (Amended 2000) |
| Superseded by EN
14594 |
| EN
271:1995 - Compressed air line
/ powered fresh air hose BA with hood
for abrasive blasting |
| Superseded by EN
14594
Note: EN 271 contained requirements
for powered fresh air hose abrasive
blasting helmets. The replacing standard
does not contain any requirements
for this specific type of equipment
there are no known examples on the
market. |
| EN 1073-1:1998
- Protective clothing against
particulate radioactive contamination
- Ventilated suits |
| |
as for EN 340 (Protective Clothing),
plus:
pictogram - particulate radioactive
contamination (Fig 11 in
Clothing document)
IL: class x - where x = inward
leakage class 1-5. 1 is lowest
protection, 5 is highest |
| EN
1835:1999 - Light duty compressed
air line helmet or hood |
| Superseded by EN
14594 |
| |
LDH - light duty, hood
1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage
class (10%, 2% or 0.5% respectively) |
| EN
12419:1999 - Light duty compressed
airline masks |
| Superseded by EN
14594 |
| |
LDM - light duty, mask
1, 2, or 3 - inward
leakage class (2%, 0.5% or 0.05% respectively) |
| EN
14593-1:2005 - Compressed air
line BA with demand valve - full mask |
| |
On the apparatus:
- year of manufacture (4 digits)
- temperature limitations, or appropriate
pictogram
- F if flammability requirement
met
On the supply tube:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- H - heat resistance
- S - anti-static
- F higher flame resistance |
| EN
14593-2:2005 - Compressed air
line BA with demand valve - half mask |
| |
On the apparatus:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- Temperature limitations, or appropriate
pictogram
- F if flammability requirement
met
On the supply tube:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- H - heat resistance
- S - anti-static
- F higher flame resistance |
| EN
14594:2005 Continuous flow compressed
air line BA |
| |
On the apparatus:
- Protection class 1 (lowest)
to 4 (highest)
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- Temperature limitations, or appropriate
pictogram
- F if flammability requirement
met
- Pictogram for abrasive blasting
if applicable
On the supply tube:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- A lower strength requirements
- H - heat resistance
- S - anti-static
- F higher flame resistance |
| EN
15333-1 Respiratory Protective
devices- Surface supplied diving apparatus
Part 1: Demand valve Apparatus |
| |
General:
- manufacturer, type, serial number
and standard number plus:
- rated pressure on pressure reducers
and gauges
- date of manufacture (at least the
year) on parts which may be affected
by ageing |
Self contained breathing apparatus (including
diving)
| EN
137:1992 - Self-contained open
circuit compressed air BA |
| Superseded by EN
137:2006 |
| |
A (for use
with +ve demand SCBA) |
| EN
137:2006 - Self-contained open
circuit compressed air BA with full
face mask |
| |
Manufacturer, model, serial number
and standard number, plus:
- year of manufacture/shelf life
(also on perishable components)
- Classification:
- Type 1 industrial use
- Type 2 firefighting use
- cl 3+ - on mask if it passes
flame engulfment
- A on demand valve if specific
pressure requirements met
- any abnormal temperature range
- provision for marking test dates
on pressure reducer |
| EN
145:1997 - Self contained closed
circuit compressed oxygen or oxygen/nitrogen
BA |
| |
O2 or O2
- N2
1, 2 or 4 - nominal
duration in hours
P or N positive or
negative demand |
| EN
250:2000 - Open circuit compressed
air diving apparatus. |
| |
General:
- manufacturer, type, serial number
and standard number plus:
- rated pressure on pressure reducers
and gauges
- date of manufacture (at least the
year) on parts which may be affected
by ageing
Demand regulator:
>10oC on
demand regulators not designed for
use in cold water
|
| BS
8468-1: 2006 Respiratory protective
devices for use against chemical,
biological radiological and nuclear
(CBRN) agents Part 1: Positive pressure
self-contained open-circuit breathing
apparatus - Specification |
| |
As EN 137, plus:
BS 8467-1:2006 on SCBA and
facepiece |
| EN
13949:2003 Open-circuit self-contained
diving apparatus for use with Nitrox
and oxygen |
| |
As EN 250 plus:
- Nitrox or O2 or
Nitrox/O2 on any pressure
vessel valve body, demand regulator
and safety device |
| EN
14143:2003 Self-contained re-breathing
diving apparatus |
| |
- manufacturer, type, serial number
and standard number plus:
- rated pressure on pressure reducers
and gauges
- date of manufacture (at least the
year) on parts which may be affected
by ageing |
| EN
14435:2004 - Self-contained open
circuit compressed air breathing apparatus
with half mask designed to be used
with positive pressure only |
| |
Manufacturer, model, serial number
and standard number, plus:
- year of manufacture (also on perishable
components)
- any abnormal temperature range
- provision for marking test dates |
Escape/self rescue devices
| EN
400:1992 - Compressed oxygen closed
circuit escape BA |
| Superseded by EN
13794 |
| |
# rated duration
in minutes
Special use - for carrying
or transportation |
| EN
401:1992 - Chemical oxygen (KO2)
self contained escape breathing apparatus |
| Superseded by EN
13794 |
| |
# rated duration in minutes
S - for special use (carrying
or transportation) |
| EN
402:2003 - Self contained open
circuit compressed air escape BA |
| |
# - rated duration in minutes
(steps of 5) |
| |
For escape only |
| EN
403:2004 - Filtering devices with
hood for escape from fire |
| |
M or S - class;
designed to be carried on the person,
or stored respectively
# - maximum mass (for condition
checking) |
| EN
404:2005 - Filter self-rescuer
from carbon monoxide with mouthpiece
assembly |
| |
FSR - filter self rescuer
1, 2, 3 or 4 - class;
rated duration 60, 75, 90 or 120 mins
respectively
A or B - tested at 30
lpm or 40 lpm
R rough usage tested
# - mass |
| EN
1061:1996 Self-contained chemical
oxygen (NaClO3) escape BA |
| Superseded by EN
13794 |
| |
# - rated duration in minutes
S for special use (carrying
or transportation) |
| EN
1146:1997 - Self contained open
circuit compressed air escape BA with
hood |
| |
# - rated duration in minutes
For escape only |
| EN
13794:2002 Self contained closed
circuit BA for escape |
| |
C NaClO3 type
D compressed oxygen type
K KO2 type
# - rated duration in minutes
S - for underground use |
| EN
14529:2005 - Self-contained open
circuit compressed air breathing apparatus
with half mask designed to include
a positive pressure lung governed
demand valve for escape purposes only |
| |
Manufacturer, model, serial number
and standard number, plus:
- year of manufacture/shelf life
(also on perishable components)
- Classification: Clx, where
x = 5 to 30 in steps
of 5, representing duration (minutes)
in a standard test
- identified as for escape only
- maximum vessel pressure
If unit supplied in a sealed container,
marking to be on the container. |
Other standards relevant to RPE
Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods.
|
EN 132:1998 |
Glossary of RPE terms |
| EN 133:2001 |
Classification of RPE |
| EN 134:1998 |
Nomenclature of RPE components |
| EN 135:1998 |
List if equivalent terms in English,
French and German |
| EN 142:2002 |
Mouthpieces for RPE |
| EN 144-1:2000 |
Gas cylinder valve insert connector
thread specification |
| EN 144-2:1999 |
Gas cylinder valves - outlet connectors |
| EN 144-3:2003 |
Gas cylinder valves Diving gases
Nitrox and Oxygen |
| EN 148-1:1999 |
Facepiece standard thread connector
specification |
| EN 148-2:1999 |
Facepiece centre thread specification |
| EN 148-3:1999 |
Facepiece M 45x3 thread specification |
| EN 529:2005 |
Respiratory protective devices
Recommendations for selection, use,
care and maintenance Guidance document |
| BS EN 837-1,2,3 1996 |
Bourdon tube pressure gauges,
dimensions and testing selection design,
diaphragm gauges dimension and testing |
| EN 1972:1997 |
Diving accessories Snorkels
safety requirements and test methods |
| BS 4275:1997 |
Guide to implementing an effective
respiratory protective devoice programme
Now superseded by EN 529 |
| BS EN 2021:1999 |
Compressed air for breathing apparatus
Note: National foreword reducing
the general requirement for contaminant
content of air to be generally <10%
of the relevant 8-hour TWA OEL. CO
limit for breathing air stated in
HSE guidance (HSG53) as
5ppm.
|
| BS 8478:2006 |
RPD Breathing gases for diving
and Hyperbaric applications |
| EN 13274-1:2001 |
RPE test methods inward leakage |
| EN 13274-2:2001 |
RPE test methods practical performance
tests |
| EN 13274-3:2001 |
RPE test methods breathing resistance |
| EN 13274-4:2001 |
RPE test methods flame tests |
| EN 13274-5:2001 |
RPE test methods climatic conditions |
| EN 13274-6:2001 |
RPE test methods rebreathed
CO2 measurement |
| EN 13274-7:2008 |
RPE test methods particle filter
penetration |
| EN 13274-8:2002 |
RPE test methods dolomite clogging |
| DD ISO TS 16976-1:2007 |
Human factors Metabolic rates
and respiratory flow rates |
| IEC 61508-1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable
electronic safety related systems. |
| The following
standards relate to cylinders and
associated equipment used on SCBA
and diving equipment. |
| BS EN 1089-2:2002 |
Transportable gas cylinders gas
cylinder identification part 2 precautionary
labels |
| BS EN 1089-3:2002 |
Transportable gas cylinders gas
cylinder identification part 3 colour
coding (revision being prepared) |
| BS EN 1795:1998 |
Transportable gas cylinders procedures
for change of gas service |
| BS EN 1802:2002 |
Transportable gas cylinders Periodic
inspection and testing alloy |
| BS EN 1920:2000 |
Transportable gas cylinders for
compressed gases inspection at time
of filling |
| BS EN 1964-1,3:2000 |
Transportable gas cylinders steel |
| BS EN 1968:2002 |
Transportable gas cylinders Periodic
inspection and testing steel |
| BS EN 1975:2000 |
Transportable gas cylinders aluminium |
| BS 5045-6:1987 |
Transportable gas containers less
than 0.5l water capacity |
| BS 5045- 7:2000 |
Transportable gas containers water
capacity 0.5 to 15 l |
| BS 5045-8:2000 |
Transportable gas containers water
capacity 0.5 to 15 l up to 300 bar |
| BS 5430-6:1994 |
Periodic inspection, testing and
maintenance of transportable gas containers |
| BS EN ISO 11114-1:1998 |
Transportable gas cylinders compatibility
of cylinder and materials Metallic
materials |
| BS EN ISO 11114-2:2001 |
Transportable gas cylinders compatibility
of cylinder and materials Non Metallic
materials |
| BS EN ISO 11114-3:1998 |
Transportable gas cylinders compatibility
of cylinder and materials Autogenous
ignition test in oxygen |
| BS EN ISO 11623:2002 |
Transportable gas cylinders Periodic
inspection and testing composite cylinders |
| BS EN 12245:2002 |
Transportable gas cylinders |
| BS EN 12257:2002 |
Transportable gas cylinders |
| BS EN ISO 13341:1998 |
Transportable gas cylinders fitting
of valves to gas cylinders |
| BS ISO 13679:2002 |
Gas Cylinders stamp marking |
| BS EN 14189:2003 |
Transportable gas cylinders -
inspection and maintenance of cylinder
valves at time of periodic inspection
and testing |
| EN ISO 12209-1, 2 and 3:2001 |
Pressure vessels intended for
compressed air. |
| BS IEC 60877:1999 |
Procedures for ensuring the cleanliness
of industrial process measurement
and control equipment in oxygen service. |
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