SIST EN 14594:2018

Respiratory protective devices - Continuous flow compressed air line breathing devices - Requirements, testing and marking

This document specifies minimum requirements for continuous flow compressed air line breathing devices for use with a full face mask, half mask, hood, helmet or suit, and devices used in abrasive blasting operations, as a Respiratory Protective Device (RPD).
Escape RPD and diving apparatus are not covered by this document.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of conformance to the requirements.

Atemschutzgeräte - Druckluft-Schlauchgeräte mit kontinuierlichem Luftstrom - Anforderungen, Prüfung und Kennzeichnung

Dieses Dokument legt Mindestanforderungen für Druckluft-Schlauchgeräte mit kontinuierlichem Luftstrom zum Gebrauch mit einer Vollmaske, Halbmaske, einer Haube, einem Helm oder einem Anzug und für Geräte zum Gebrauch bei Strahlarbeiten als Atemschutzgerät (ASG) fest.
Fluchtgeräte und Tauchgeräte sind von diesem Dokument nicht abgedeckt.
Laborprüfungen und praktische Leistungsprüfungen sind enthalten, um die Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen feststellen zu können.

Appareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants à adduction d'air comprimé à débit continu - Exigences, essais et marquage

Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques minimales exigées des appareils de protection respiratoire (APR) isolants à adduction d’air comprimé à débit continu utilisés avec des masques complets, des demi-masques, des cagoules, des casques ou des combinaisons, ainsi que des appareils utilisés dans les opérations de projection d’abrasifs en tant qu’appareils de protection respiratoire.
Les APR destinés à l’évacuation et à la plongée ne sont pas couverts par le présent document.
Le présent document comporte des essais en laboratoire et des essais pratiques de performance pour évaluer la conformité aux exigences.

Oprema za varovanje dihal - Dihalni aparat na stisnjeni zrak s trajnim pretokom - Zahteve, preskušanje in označevanje

Ta dokument določa minimalne zahteve za dihalne aparate na stisnjeni zrak s trajnim pretokom, ki so namenjeni za uporabo z obrazno masko, polobrazno masko, kapuco, čelado ali obleko, in naprave, kot je oprema za varovanje dihal (RPD), ki se uporabljajo pri peskanju.
Ta dokument ne zajema opreme za varovanje dihal za izhod v sili in potapljaških aparatov.
Vključeni so tudi laboratorijski in praktični preskusi učinkovitosti za ocenjevanje skladnosti z zahtevami.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Feb-2017
• Publication Date: 10-Jun-2018
• ICS: 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices
• Technical Committee: OVP - Personal protecting equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 29-May-2018
• Due Date: 03-Aug-2018
• Completion Date: 11-Jun-2018
• Directive: 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
• Directive: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: EN 14594:2018 - Respiratory protective devices - Continuous flow compressed air line breathing devices - Requirements, testing and marking

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 14594:2005 - Respiratory protective devices - Continuous flow compressed air line breathing apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2018
• Replaces: SIST EN 14594:2005/AC:2006 - Respiratory protective devices - Continuous flow compressed air line breathing apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2018

Overview

EN 14594:2018 - Respiratory protective devices - Continuous flow compressed air line breathing devices - Requirements, testing and marking - is a European Standard (CEN) that defines minimum requirements, test methods and marking for continuous-flow compressed air line breathing devices (RPDs). It covers devices used with full face masks, half masks, hoods, helmets or suits, and includes equipment used in abrasive blasting operations. Escape RPD and diving apparatus are explicitly excluded. The standard combines design, material and performance requirements with laboratory and practical performance tests to assess conformity.

Key Topics

• Scope & classification: Types of continuous flow compressed air line breathing devices and their intended use cases.
• Design and materials: Requirements for ergonomics, durable materials, body harnesses/belts and connections between RPD, breathing hoses and facepieces (mask, hood, helmet, suit).
• Compressed air supply components: Requirements for compressed air supply tubes, couplings, pressure reducers, relief valves and mobile supply systems.
• Performance characteristics: Tests and limits for air flow rates, breathing resistance, inward leakage, carbon dioxide content of inhaled air, resistance to kinking and collapse, heat and flammability resistance, and electrostatic properties.
• Testing procedures: Laboratory and practical performance tests including pre-conditioning (e.g., low temperature), work simulation, strength tests for hoses and couplings, and warning-device verification.
• Marking & documentation: Requirements for product marking and information to be provided for safe selection and use.

Practical Applications

• Ensures safety and reliable operation of continuous-flow compressed air line RPDs used in industrial applications such as abrasive blasting, painting, chemical handling and confined-space work.
• Supports product design and quality assurance for manufacturers developing compressed air line systems, masks, hoods and associated breathing hoses and couplings.
• Provides criteria and test methods for third‑party testing laboratories and certification bodies to verify conformity.
• Helps procurement officers, health & safety managers and PPE coordinators specify compliant RPDs and ensure workplace respiratory protection meets recognized European requirements.

Who should use EN 14594:2018

• RPD manufacturers and product designers
• Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies
• Occupational safety professionals and PPE procurement teams
• Certification/approval authorities and quality assurance specialists

Related guidance

• EN 14594:2018 should be used alongside other standards and guidance addressing facepieces, respirator classes and workplace respiratory protection to ensure a complete compliance and safety program for respiratory protective devices.

Keywords: EN 14594:2018, respiratory protective devices, continuous flow compressed air line breathing devices, RPD, testing and marking, compressed air supply tube, breathing hose, inward leakage, abrasive blasting.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Atemschutzgeräte - Druckluft-Schlauchgeräte mit kontinuierlichem Luftstrom - Anforderungen, Prüfung und KennzeichnungAppareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants à adduction d'air comprimé à débit continu - Exigences, essais et marquageRespiratory protective devices - Continuous flow compressed air line breathing devices - Requirements, testing and marking13.340.30Varovalne dihalne napraveRespiratory protective devicesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14594:2018SIST EN 14594:2018en,fr,de01-julij-2018SIST EN 14594:2018SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14594:2005/AC:2006SIST EN 14594:20051DGRPHãþD

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