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AS/NZS 1716:2012

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Respiratory protective devices

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Language(s)

English

Published date

13-02-2012

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Summarise this standard

Specifies requirements, performance and testing criteria for the manufacture of respiratory protective devices (respirators) intended to provide protection against atmospheres containing substances that may be harmful if breathed and atmospheres that may be deficient in oxygen. It is intended that AS/NZS 1716 will be replaced by 2030 with the relevant AS/NZS ISO series which addresses Performance, Classification, Terms and Definitions and Test Methods.

Committee
SF-010
DevelopmentNote
Under Revision by
DR AS/NZS 16900.14:2021
DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.7:2021
DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.1:2021
DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.5:2021
DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.8:2021
DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.13:2021
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 1 74342 024 9
Pages
116
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard 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.The Standard specifies requirements, performance and testing criteria to be observed in the manufacture of respirators. The Standard does not apply to respirators for use in aircraft, for operations under water (see AS/NZS 2299 series), or for life support respirators used for medical purposes or resuscitation (see AS 2488).

Originated in Australia as AS Z18-1963.
Originated in New Zealand as part of NZS 1568:1961.
Previous edition AS/NZS 1716:2003.
Seventh edition 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS/NZS 1716 is Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand's standard for respiratory protective equipment, while AS/NZS 1715:2009 Rul 1 covers respiratory protective equipment (Australia and New Zealand). AS/NZS 1716 covers selection, use, maintenance or performance requirements for respiratory protective equipment. AS/NZS 1715:2009 Rul 1 covers selection, use, maintenance or performance requirements for respiratory protective equipment. It supports consistent specification, verification and documented acceptance across the relevant lifecycle.

Yes — AS/NZS 1716 is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, and applies in both countries.

AS/NZS 1716 covers selection, use, maintenance or performance requirements for respiratory protective equipment. In practice it is applied by workplaces and workers controlling inhalation exposure where engineering controls are insufficient.

AS/NZS 1716 covers selection, use, maintenance or performance requirements for respiratory protective equipment. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.

AS/NZS 1716 is used by workplaces and workers controlling inhalation exposure where engineering controls are insufficient. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.
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