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.
The air quality needs to match what is specified in Appendix A of AS/NZS 1715.
Information on the limitations of applying the flow rates is provided in AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment.
Standards New Zealand produces standards to follow when using chemicals and fuels on farms, including: ...guidance on respiratory protective equipment – AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices.
Respiratory protective devices used when there is potential for harm to persons exposed to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals should comply with AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.