BAS EN 12941:2008

Respiratory protective devices - Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood - Requirements, testing, marking


General Information
Status: Published
No. of pages: 61
Language: English
Edition: 1.
Adoption method: Endorsment
Publication date: 31.12.2008
Directive:
89/686/EEC, Personal protective equipment (PPE)
2016/425, Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC;
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Abstract
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood with gas, particle or combined filter(s) for respiratory protection. It does not cover devices designed for use in circumstances where there is or might be an oxygen deficiency (oxygen less than 17 % by volume). Also, it does not cover respiratory protective devices designed for escape purposes. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

Lifecycle
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Original document and degree of correspondence
  • EN 12941:1998, identical