EN 145:1997
(Main)Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type - Requirements, testing, marking
Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type - Requirements, testing, marking
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus, compressed oxygen (O2) and compressed oxygen-nitrogen (O2 - N2) types, used as respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and diving apparatus. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Atemschutzgeräte - Regenerationsgeräte mit Drucksauerstoff oder Drucksauerstoff/-stickstoff - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
Sie gilt nicht für Fluchtgeräte und Tauchgeräte. Sie legt Mindestanforderungen für Regenerationsgeräte mit Drucksauerstoff und Sauerstoff/Stickstoff- Druckgasgemisch fest. Sie enthält Laborprüfungen und praktische Leistungs- prüfungen, um die Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen feststellen zu können.
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants autonomes à circuit fermé, du type à oxygène comprimé ou à oxygène-azote comprimé - Exigences, essais, marquage
Elle fixe les exigences minimales des appareils de protection respiratoire isolants autonomes à circuit fermé, du type à oxygène comprimé (O2) et du type à mélange oxygène-a azote comprimé (N2-O2). Elle contient des essais en laboratoire et des essais pratiques de performance pour s'assurer de la conformité avec les exigences.
Oprema za varovanje dihal - Avtonomni dihalni aparat z zaprtim krogom z dovodom stisnjenega kisika ali stisnjenega kisika in dušika - Zahteve, preskušanje, označevanje
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Aug-1997
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 79 - Respiratory protective devices
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 79/WG 6 - Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 03-Dec-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 145:1997 (CEN) - Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen‑nitrogen type - Requirements, testing, marking - specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed‑circuit breathing apparatus (closed‑circuit SCBA) of the compressed oxygen (O2) and compressed oxygen‑nitrogen (O2–N2) types. The standard applies to respiratory protective devices used for work and rescue operations, excluding escape apparatus and diving apparatus. EN 145:1997 includes provisions for design, performance and laboratory and practical performance tests to verify compliance, and sets requirements for marking and documentation.
Key Topics
- Scope and definitions relevant to closed‑circuit self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA closed‑circuit).
- Minimum performance requirements for devices using compressed oxygen or oxygen‑nitrogen mixtures.
- Compliance testing: the standard requires laboratory and practical performance tests to assess conformity with requirements.
- Marking and documentation obligations to ensure traceability, user safety information and conformity evidence.
- Design and safety considerations covering functional reliability, user interface and maintenance aspects (as required for respiratory protective devices).
Applications and Users
EN 145:1997 is primarily used by organizations involved in the specification, manufacture, testing and procurement of closed‑circuit breathing apparatus:
- Manufacturers and designers of closed‑circuit SCBA who need to demonstrate compliance with European minimum requirements.
- Testing and certification bodies that perform laboratory and practical assessments against standard criteria.
- Procurement officers and safety managers in emergency services, industrial plants, rescue teams and hazardous materials operations selecting respiratory protective devices.
- Regulatory and compliance teams ensuring that supplied equipment meets European standardization requirements.
This standard helps ensure that self‑contained closed‑circuit breathing apparatus perform reliably, are properly marked, and can be assessed through standardized testing - supporting safer use in professional respiratory protection applications.
Related Standards
- EN 145-2:1996 (referenced/adopted national versions cited in some national standards catalogs)
- National adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 145:1998) reflect CEN adoption across member countries.
Keywords: EN 145:1997, respiratory protective devices, closed‑circuit breathing apparatus, compressed oxygen, oxygen‑nitrogen, SCBA closed‑circuit, requirements testing marking, CEN standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 145:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus, compressed oxygen (O2) and compressed oxygen-nitrogen (O2 - N2) types, used as respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and diving apparatus. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus, compressed oxygen (O2) and compressed oxygen-nitrogen (O2 - N2) types, used as respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and diving apparatus. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
EN 145:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 145:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 145-2:1992, EN 145:1988, EN 145:1997/A1:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 145:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.WHYHAtemschutzgeräte - Regenerationsgeräte mit Drucksauerstoff oder Drucksauerstoff/-stickstoff - Anforderungen, Prüfung, KennzeichnungAppareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants autonomes a circuit fermé, du type a oxygene comprimé ou a oxygene-azote comprimé - Exigences, essais, marquageRespiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type - Requirements, testing, marking13.340.30Varovalne dihalne napraveRespiratory protective devicesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 145:1997SIST EN 145:1998en01-maj-1998SIST EN 145:1998SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 145:1998は、呼吸保護具の分野における重要な標準であり、自己完結型閉回路呼吸器に関する基本的な要件を定めています。この標準は、圧縮酸素（O2）および圧縮酸素-窒素（O2 - N2）タイプの呼吸器具に特化しており、逃生装置や潜水装置を除外しています。その結果、職場や特別な環境における安全性を確保するための基準として位置づけられています。 この標準の強みは、実際の性能テストとラボでの評価を含むことにより、要件への準拠性を明確に検証できる点にあります。これにより、使用者に対して信頼性の高い製品を提供するためのしっかりとした基盤を提供します。また、呼吸保護具の安全性を高めるための必要な条件が明記されているため、メーカーやユーザーにとっても重要な指針となります。 SIST EN 145:1998は、関連する業界の専門家にとって非常にRelevantな資料であり、これを基にした製品開発や安全評価は、労働者の健康を守るために不可欠です。呼吸保護具の選定や使用において、この標準を参照することで、リスクが軽減され、効果的な安全対策が実施可能となります。
Die Norm EN 145:1997 legt grundlegende Anforderungen für selbständige, geschlossene Atemgeräte fest, die mit komprimiertem Sauerstoff (O2) oder komprimiertem Sauerstoff-Stickstoff (O2-N2) betrieben werden. Der Geltungsbereich dieser Europäischen Norm ist klar definiert und umfasst den Einsatz solcher Atemschutzgeräte in verschiedenen Umgebungen, wobei sie nicht für Fluchtgeräte oder Tauchgeräte vorgesehen sind. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist die umfassende Testmethodik, die sowohl Labor- als auch praktische Leistungsprüfungen umfasst. Diese Tests sind entscheidend, um die Konformität der Atemgeräte mit den festgelegten Anforderungen zu bewerten und sicherzustellen, dass sie den hohen Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen, die für den Atemschutz erforderlich sind. Die Norm fordert eine Vielzahl von Prüfungen, die die Benutzerfreundlichkeit, Sicherheit und Effektivität der Atemgeräte gewährleisten. Ein weiterer positiver Aspekt von EN 145:1997 ist die Präzision der Kennzeichnungsanforderungen. Durch klare Vorgaben zur Kennzeichnung wird sichergestellt, dass die Benutzer über die Spezifikationen und Einsatzmöglichkeiten der Atemgeräte informiert sind, was zu einer besseren Bedienung und erhöhten Sicherheit führt. Die Relevanz dieser Norm kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden, da sie eine wichtige Grundlage für die Entwicklung von Atemschutzgeräten bildet, die in kritischen Situationen eingesetzt werden, um das Leben der Benutzer zu schützen. In Zeiten, in denen die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz und in gefährlichen Umgebungen von größter Bedeutung ist, stellt diese Norm sicher, dass die entsprechenden Schutzmaßnahmen sowohl effektiv als auch zuverlässig sind. Insgesamt bietet die EN 145:1997 eine solide Basis für Hersteller und Anwender von Atemschutzgeräten, indem sie klare Richtlinien und Anforderungen definiert, um die Sicherheit und Effektivität dieser lebenswichtigen Geräte zu gewährleisten.
표준 EN 145:1997은 자급식 폐쇄 회로 호흡 장치에 대한 최소 요구 사항을 명확히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 압축 산소(O2) 및 압축 산소-질소(O2-N2) 유형의 호흡 보호 장치에 대한 지침을 제공하며, 구출 장비 및 다이빙 장비를 제외한 다양한 적용 분야에서 사용됩니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 실험실 및 실제 성능 시험을 포함하여 요구 사항 준수를 평가하는 데 필요한 체계적인 접근 방식을 갖추고 있다는 점입니다. 이러한 객관적인 성능 테스트를 통해 사용자에게 신뢰할 수 있는 호흡 보호 장치를 제공하는 데 기여하고 있습니다. EN 145:1997은 현재 산업 및 응급 상황에서 호흡기 보호 장치의 필요성이 증가하는 추세에 발맞추어 매우 중요합니다. 이 표준은 특수 환경에서 안전하게 작업할 수 있도록 보장하며, 스스로 폐쇄 회로 호흡 장치의 일관된 성능 기준을 제공함으로써 관련 산업에서의 신뢰성과 안전성을 촉진합니다. 따라서 SIST EN 145:1998 문서는 이 분야에서의 최신 기준을 반영하고 있어 호흡 보호 장치의 제조사 및 사용자가 반드시 숙지해야 할 중요 문서입니다.
The EN 145:1997 standard establishes critical requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus that utilize compressed oxygen and compressed oxygen-nitrogen mixtures. This standard's scope is pivotal as it explicitly targets respiratory protective devices, excluding escape and diving apparatus, thereby refining the focus on applications where controlled breathing support is essential. One of the primary strengths of EN 145:1997 lies in its comprehensive approach to the testing and performance evaluation of these respirators. By including both laboratory and practical performance tests, the standard ensures that only those devices meeting stringent safety and functionality criteria reach the market. This emphasis on rigorous testing not only enhances user safety but also instills greater confidence in the efficacy of these respiratory protective devices. Furthermore, the well-defined marking requirements outlined within the standard serve to facilitate clear identification and traceability of compliant products. This contributes to better consumer understanding and aids in the selection of appropriate equipment for specific hazardous environments. In terms of relevance, the EN 145:1997 standard is increasingly vital in various industries where inhalation hazards are a concern. As regulations and safety standards evolve, adherence to EN 145:1997 ensures that organizations are equipped with the best practices for respiratory protection, reinforcing a commitment to health and safety in the workplace. Overall, the standard’s emphasis on minimum requirements, combined with practical and theoretical assessments, solidifies its position as an indispensable guideline in the realm of respiratory protection.
La norme SIST EN 145:1998 définit les exigences minimales relatives aux appareils de respiration autonome à circuit fermé utilisant de l'oxygène comprimé ou un mélange d'oxygène et d'azote comprimé. Ce document normatif s'impose dans le cadre de la sécurité au travail, notamment dans les environnements où les risques liés à la qualité de l'air sont palpables, garantissant ainsi une protection adéquate pour les travailleurs exposés à des conditions dangereuses. Parmi les points forts de la norme EN 145:1997, on peut souligner sa rigueur dans la définition des critères de performance tactile par des tests en laboratoire et pratiques. Ces tests sont cruciaux pour évaluer la conformité des appareils aux exigences établies, renforçant ainsi leur fiabilité en situation d'urgence. Le fait que la norme exclut les appareils de sauvetage et de plongée permet de se concentrer sur une catégorie spécifique, assurant une précision dans l'évaluation des dispositifs respiratoires destinés à une utilisation dans des contextes industriels et environnementaux particuliers. La pertinence de la norme EN 145:1997 dans le domaine des dispositifs de protection respiratoire est indéniable, car elle offre un cadre solide pour garantir que les équipements disponibles sur le marché répondent aux standards de sécurité requis. En établissant des exigences claires et des méthodes de test fiables, cette norme contribue à la réduction des accidents liés à une mauvaise qualité de l'air, permettant ainsi d'améliorer le bien-être des utilisateurs. En somme, la norme SIST EN 145:1998 se positionne comme un document fondamental pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs d'appareils respiratoires, soutenant une culture de sécurité et de conformité au sein des industries où la protection respiratoire est essentielle.
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