SIST EN 135:1999
(Main)Respiratory protective devices - List of equivalent terms
Respiratory protective devices - List of equivalent terms
This European Standard is applicable to respiratory protective devices. It contains a list of terms which are commonly used in the field of respiratory protection. These terms are listed in the three official CEN languages English, French and German and appear in the respective alphabetical order. The object of this European Standard is to harmonize the terms used in the field of respiratory protective devices and to support their application in the three official CEN languages. The definitions are given in EN 132:1998
Atemschutzgeräte - Liste gleichbedeutender Begriffe
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Atemschutzgeräte. Sie enthält eine Liste von Begriffen, die üblicherweise im Bereich des Atemschutzes benutzt werden. Die Begriffe sind in den drei offiziellen CEN Sprachen aufgelistet und erscheinen in der jeweiligen alphabetischen Reihenfolge. Das Ziel dieser Europäischen Norm ist, die im Bereich der Atemschutzgeräte benutzten Begriffe zu harmonisieren und ihren Gebrauch in den drei offiziellen CEN Sprachen zu unterstützen.
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Liste de termes équivalents
La présente norme européenne est applicable aux appareils de protection respiratoire. Elle contient une liste de termes utilisés fréquemment dans le domaine de la protection respiratoire. Ces termes sont présentés dans les trois langues officielles du CEN, français, allemand et anglais et ils sont donnés dans l'ordre alphabétique respectif. L'objet de cette norme européenne est d'harmoniser des termes utilisés dans le domaine des appareils de protection respiratoire et d'appuyer leur utilisation dans les trois langues officielles du CEN.
Oprema za varovanje dihal – Seznam ustreznih izrazov
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Overview
EN 135:1998 - published by CEN - is a European Standard for respiratory protective devices that provides a multilingual vocabulary to harmonize terminology across member states. The document lists equivalent terms commonly used in the field of respiratory protection in the three official CEN languages: English, French and German, arranged in the respective alphabetical order. Definitions referenced in EN 135 are given in EN 132:1998. National adoptions (for example, SIST EN 135:1999 in Slovenia) reproduce the standard for local use.
Key topics and requirements
- Multilingual term list: Equivalent terms for concepts related to respiratory protective devices presented in English, French and German.
- Alphabetical organization: Terms appear in the respective language alphabetical order to ease lookup.
- Harmonization objective: Standard aims to standardize vocabulary across CEN member countries to reduce ambiguity in documentation, procurement, labeling, and regulation.
- Reference to definitions: Formal definitions are not repeated in full in EN 135:1998; they are given in EN 132:1998, which should be consulted for authoritative definitions.
- Scope limitation: Applies specifically to respiratory protective devices and the terminology used in that field (vocabulary/lexicon), not to performance, testing, or certification methods.
Practical applications
- Manufacturers and technical writers use EN 135:1998 to produce consistent product descriptions, user instructions, and labels in multiple languages.
- Regulatory bodies and conformity assessment organizations apply the standard to ensure consistent use of terms in legislation, standards referencing respiratory protection, and certification reports.
- Safety managers, occupational hygienists, and procurement teams rely on harmonized terminology when specifying equipment, drafting safety procedures, or issuing tender documents.
- Translators and terminology specialists benefit from the authoritative cross-language equivalents for accurate translations of manuals, training material, and product documentation.
Who should use this standard
- Manufacturers of respiratory protective devices
- Standardization and regulatory organizations (CEN members, national bodies)
- Safety officers, occupational health professionals, and procurement specialists
- Technical translators and documentation teams
Related standards
- EN 132:1998 (definitions for respiratory protective devices) - primary reference for term definitions.
- Other EN standards covering performance, testing and certification of respiratory protective devices should be consulted alongside EN 135 for a complete compliance and technical context.
Keywords: EN 135:1998, respiratory protective devices, harmonized terminology, CEN, multilingual vocabulary, respiratory protection, safety standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 135:1999 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices - List of equivalent terms". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to respiratory protective devices. It contains a list of terms which are commonly used in the field of respiratory protection. These terms are listed in the three official CEN languages English, French and German and appear in the respective alphabetical order. The object of this European Standard is to harmonize the terms used in the field of respiratory protective devices and to support their application in the three official CEN languages. The definitions are given in EN 132:1998
This European Standard is applicable to respiratory protective devices. It contains a list of terms which are commonly used in the field of respiratory protection. These terms are listed in the three official CEN languages English, French and German and appear in the respective alphabetical order. The object of this European Standard is to harmonize the terms used in the field of respiratory protective devices and to support their application in the three official CEN languages. The definitions are given in EN 132:1998
SIST EN 135:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.13 - Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies); 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 135:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 135:1996. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 135:1999 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-1999
Oprema za varovanje dihal – Seznam ustreznih izrazov
Respiratory protective devices - List of equivalent terms
Atemschutzgeräte - Liste gleichbedeutender Begriffe
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Liste de termes équivalents
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 135:1998
ICS:
01.040.13 Varstv
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