EN 481:1993
(Main)Workplace atmospheres - Size fraction definitions for measurement of airborne particles
Workplace atmospheres - Size fraction definitions for measurement of airborne particles
This standard defines sampling conventions for particle size fractions which are to be used in assessing the possible health effects resulting from inhalation of airborne particles in the workplace. They are derived from experimental data for healthy adults. Conventions are defined for the inhalable, thoracic and respirable fractions; extrathoracic and tracheobronchial conventions may be calculated from the defined conventions.
Arbeitsplatzatmosphäre - Festlegung der Teilchengrößenverteilung zur Messung luftgetragener Partikel
Diese Norm enthält Festlegungen für die Probenahme von Partikelgrössenfraktionen, welche zur Beurteilung möglicher Gesundheitheitsgefahren durch die Einatmung am Arbeitsplatz herangezogen werden sollen. Sie sind aus Untersuchungen an gesunden Erwachsenen abgeleitet. Konventionen werden festgelegt für die einatembare, die thorakale und die alveolengängige Fraktion; die extrathroakale und die tracheobronchiale Fraktion kann aus den festgelegten Fraktionen durch Rechnung ermittelt werden.
Atmosphères des lieux de travail - Définition des fractions de taille pour le mesurage des particules
Cette norme définit des conventions d'échantillonage pour les fractions de taille des particules qui sont destinées à être utilisées pour évaluer les effets éventuels sur la santé dus à l'inhalation de particules en suspension dans l'air sur le lieu de travail. Elles proviennent de données expérimentales obtenues sur des adultes sains. On définit des conventions pour les fractions inhalable, thoracique et alvéolaire; les fractions extrathoraciques et trachéobronchique peuvent être calculées à partir des conventions définies (la fraction inhalable est parfois appelée fraction inspirable).
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General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jul-1993
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 137 - Assessment of workplace exposure
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 137 - Assessment of workplace exposure
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2012
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 04-Oct-2023
Overview
EN 481:1993 (adopted in national versions such as SIST EN 481:1998) is a CEN standard that defines sampling conventions for particle size fractions used in workplace atmospheres. The standard establishes how to classify airborne particles for exposure assessment so that measurements relate to potential health effects from inhalation. The conventions are based on experimental data for healthy adults and cover the inhalable, thoracic and respirable fractions; extrathoracic and tracheobronchial fractions can be calculated from these defined conventions.
Key Topics
- Particle size fraction definitions: Clear conventions for what constitutes inhalable, thoracic and respirable fractions in occupational air monitoring.
- Sampling conventions: Guidance on how to interpret measurements with respect to human respiratory deposition and health relevance.
- Human-based data: Conventions are derived from experimental data for healthy adults to reflect realistic inhalation and deposition behavior.
- Derived fractions: Notes that extrathoracic and tracheobronchial fractions may be calculated from the primary conventions rather than redefined.
- Terminology and scope: Defines terms used in particle size measurement and limits the standard’s application to workplace atmospheres and occupational hygiene.
Applications
EN 481:1993 is practical for professionals involved in occupational air quality and aerosol measurement:
- Occupational hygienists and industrial hygienists use the standard to select appropriate sampling strategies and interpret exposure data against size-relevant health risks.
- Testing and analytical laboratories rely on the conventions to report particle concentrations in a way that is comparable across studies and compliant with regulatory frameworks.
- Manufacturers of sampling equipment use the definitions to design and validate samplers aimed at inhalable, thoracic or respirable fractions.
- Regulators and safety managers apply the standard when developing monitoring programs, setting workplace controls, and assessing compliance with exposure limits tied to particle size fractions.
Practical uses include designing monitoring programs, choosing samplers and inlets, interpreting aerosol measurement results, and informing risk assessments and control measures based on particle size–dependent health effects.
Related Standards
- Standards addressing specific sampling methods, sampler performance and occupational exposure limits are typically used alongside EN 481:1993.
- For comprehensive compliance and measurement programs, consult national adoption documents (e.g., SIST EN 481:1998) and relevant guidance from occupational health authorities.
Keywords: EN 481:1993, workplace atmospheres, airborne particles, particle size fractions, inhalable fraction, thoracic fraction, respirable fraction, sampling conventions, occupational hygiene, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 481:1993 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Workplace atmospheres - Size fraction definitions for measurement of airborne particles". This standard covers: This standard defines sampling conventions for particle size fractions which are to be used in assessing the possible health effects resulting from inhalation of airborne particles in the workplace. They are derived from experimental data for healthy adults. Conventions are defined for the inhalable, thoracic and respirable fractions; extrathoracic and tracheobronchial conventions may be calculated from the defined conventions.
This standard defines sampling conventions for particle size fractions which are to be used in assessing the possible health effects resulting from inhalation of airborne particles in the workplace. They are derived from experimental data for healthy adults. Conventions are defined for the inhalable, thoracic and respirable fractions; extrathoracic and tracheobronchial conventions may be calculated from the defined conventions.
EN 481:1993 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.040.30 - Workplace atmospheres. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 481:1993 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to prEN 481. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-1998
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Workplace atmospheres - Size fraction definitions for measurement of airborne particles
Arbeitsplatzatmosphäre - Festlegung der Teilchengrößenverteilung zur Messung
luftgetragener Partikel
Atmospheres des lieux de travail - Définition des fractions de taille pour le mesurage des
particules
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 481:1993
ICS:
13.040.30 Kakovost zraka na delovnem Workplace atmospheres
mestu
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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표준 EN 481:1993은 작업장 대기에서 공기 중 입자의 건강 영향을 평가하기 위한 입자 크기 분획에 대한 샘플링 관례를 정의하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 건강한 성인을 대상으로 한 실험 데이터를 기반으로 하여, 흡입 가능한(inhalable), 흉부(thoracic), 호흡 가능한(respirable) 분획에 대한 명확한 지침을 제시합니다. 이 표준의 강점은 여러 입자 크기 분획의 정의와 관련된 체계적인 접근 방식입니다. 특히, 작업 환경에서의 입자 노출이 인체 건강에 미치는 가능성 있는 영향을 정량적으로 평가할 수 있는 기반을 제공합니다. 각 입자 분획의 정의 덕분에 연구자 및 산업 종사자들은 작업자들이 직면할 수 있는 건강 위험을 보다 명확하게 진단할 수 있으며, 이를 통해 적절한 보호 조치를 마련할 수 있는 토대를 마련합니다. 또한, EN 481:1993 표준은 입자크기와 관련한 과학적 데이터에 기초하고 있기 때문에, 무작위성이나 개인의 주관적 판단에 의한 오해를 줄일 수 있는 장점이 있습니다. 이 문서는 현대 작업환경에서의 대기 질 관리에 있어 필수적인 참고자료로, 입자 측정의 표준화된 접근을 통해 공공 건강을 보호하는 데 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다. EN 481:1993의 체계적인 정의와 기준은 다양한 산업군에 걸쳐 공기질 관리 및 개선에 기여할 수 있는 유용한 도구라 할 수 있습니다. 이 표준의 적용은 단순한 규정을 넘어서, 실제적인 건강 보호 방안을 마련하는 데 매우 중요합니다.
Die Norm EN 481:1993, auch bekannt als „Workplace atmospheres - Size fraction definitions for measurement of airborne particles“, ist von entscheidender Bedeutung für die Bewertung der Auswirkungen von Luftpartikeln in Arbeitsumgebungen auf die Gesundheit. Der Umfang dieser Norm umfasst klar definierte Probenahmekonventionen für Partikelgrößenfraktionen, die zur Analyse möglicher Gesundheitsrisiken, die durch das Einatmen von luftgetragenen Partikeln verursacht werden, eingesetzt werden. Diese Konventionen basieren auf experimentellen Daten gesunder Erwachsener und garantieren somit eine fundierte Grundlage für die Gesundheitsbewertung. Ein wesentliches Merkmal dieser Norm ist die Differenzierung zwischen inhalierten, thorakalen und respirablen Fraktionen. Diese Kategorisierung ist entscheidend, da sie es ermöglicht, die verschiedenen Größen der Partikel und deren potenzielle Wirkungen auf unterschiedliche Atemwege klar zu identifizieren. Darüber hinaus gibt es die Möglichkeit, extrathorakale und tracheobronchiale Konventionen aus den definierten Standards abzuleiten, was die Vielseitigkeit und Anwendbarkeit der Norm weiter erhöht. Die Norm EN 481:1993 ist auch von großer Relevanz, weil sie sicherstellt, dass Messungen von Luftpartikeln im Arbeitsumfeld einheitlich und präzise durchgeführt werden. Dies ist besonders wichtig in Feldern wie der Industrie, wo das Risiko der Exposition gegenüber Schadstoffen erheblich ist. Dank der klaren Definitionsbereiche unterstützt die Norm Unternehmen dabei,richtige Bewertungsmethoden zu implementieren, die zur Verbesserung der Arbeitsbedingungen beitragen. Zusammenfassend bietet die Norm EN 481:1993 eine umfassende und zuverlässige Grundlage für die Messung und Bewertung von luftgetragenen Partikeln am Arbeitsplatz. Ihre klaren Definitionen und Anleitungen sind von zentraler Bedeutung für die Förderung der Gesundheit und Sicherheit in der Arbeitsumgebung und stellen sicher, dass Risiken präzise identifiziert und gemanagt werden können.
La norme EN 481:1993, intitulée « Atmosphères de travail - Définitions des fractions de taille pour la mesure des particules en suspension dans l'air », joue un rôle crucial dans la protection de la santé des travailleurs exposés à des particules en suspension. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, permettant d'établir des conventions de prélèvement pour les fractions de taille des particules, essentielles pour évaluer les effets potentiels sur la santé liés à l'inhalation de ces particules dans l'environnement professionnel. En se basant sur des données expérimentales obtenues auprès d'adultes en bonne santé, cette norme propose des définitions pour les fractions inhalables, thoraciques et respirables. Cette classification est particulièrement pertinente, car elle permet de comprendre comment différentes tailles de particules peuvent affecter la santé des travailleurs. De plus, la norme précise que les conventions extrathoraciques et trachéobronchiques peuvent être dérivées des conventions établies, renforçant ainsi la flexibilité et l'applicabilité de ces normes dans divers contextes. Un des points forts de cette norme réside dans son approche scientifique, qui repose sur des données fiables et reproductibles. Cela confère une crédibilité importante aux méthodes de mesure et aux évaluations de risque associées. En normalisant les conventions de taille des particules, elle permet également une harmonisation des pratiques de mesure à travers différents secteurs, ce qui est essentiel pour garantir la sécurité au travail. Enfin, la pertinence de la norme EN 481:1993 ne peut être sous-estimée, car elle répond à un enjeu majeur de santé publique. En fournissant des lignes directrices claires sur la mesure des particules en suspension dans l'air, la norme contribue à la mise en place d'environnements de travail plus sûrs, protégeant ainsi les travailleurs contre les effets néfastes des polluants aéroportés.
EN 481:1993は、職場の大気中の微粒子の測定に関するサイズ範囲の定義を提供する重要な規格です。この標準は、職場における微粒子の吸入による健康への影響を評価するためのサンプリングの慣行を定義しています。これにより、労働者の健康を保護するための基盤が整っていると言えます。 この規格の強みは、健康な成人から得られた実験データに基づいていることです。この堅実なデータに基づくアプローチは、実際の職場環境での微粒子の健康リスクを的確に評価するために必要不可欠です。また、吸入可能な微粒子、胸部、及び呼吸可能な微粒子の範囲についての明確な定義がなされており、これにより、異なる粒子サイズによってもたらされる健康リスクをより適切に分析できます。 さらに、EN 481:1993は、外胸部及び気管支の慣行も定義することができるため、より包括的な評価が可能です。この柔軟性は、さまざまな業種や状況に応じた健康リスク管理のための強力なツールとなります。 この規格の関連性は、職場の健康と安全がますます重要視される現代の労働環境において、ますます高まっています。労働者の健康を守るためには、正確な測定とその分析が不可欠であり、EN 481:1993はその実現のための重要な基準を提供しています。
The EN 481:1993 standard, titled "Workplace atmospheres - Size fraction definitions for measurement of airborne particles," presents an essential framework for understanding and measuring airborne particles in occupational settings. Its primary scope revolves around defining sampling conventions pertinent to various particle size fractions, focusing on potential health impacts that may arise from the inhalation of these particles by individuals in the workplace. One of the standard's key strengths lies in its comprehensive approach to categorizing airborne particles. It effectively establishes conventions for inhalable, thoracic, and respirable fractions, allowing for a nuanced assessment of exposure risks. By being grounded in empirical research conducted on healthy adults, the standards ensure that the protocols are scientifically valid and relevant to real-world scenarios. Furthermore, the EN 481:1993 standard not only aids in the direct measurement of airborne particles but also facilitates the calculation of extrathoracic and tracheobronchial conventions from the originally defined categories. This level of detail enhances the applicability of the standard across various industrial contexts, ensuring that diverse workplace environments can adopt the guidelines for effective monitoring of air quality. In terms of relevance, as industries continue to prioritize worker health and safety, the standard serves as a critical reference for compliance with health regulations and workplace safety practices. The guidelines laid out within EN 481:1993 empower employers and safety professionals to implement effective measures for assessing and mitigating airborne particle exposure, thereby promoting a healthier work environment. Overall, the EN 481:1993 standard stands as a vital resource for professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of workplace safety concerning airborne particles, reinforcing the importance of standardized measurement practices in the prevention of health issues associated with inhalation exposure.
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