Respiratory protective devices - Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance - Guidance document

This European Standard provides guidance on the best practice for establishing and implementing a suitable respiratory protective device programme. It is published to provide a Europe-wide baseline for the selection, use, care and maintenance of respiratory protective devices. It provides guidelines for preparing national guidance in this area. The guidance contained in this European Standard is not intended to be exhaustive, but highlights important aspects to which attention should be given. The recommendations in this European Standard will help to comply with national legislation on this subject where it exists, or with European legislation.
Respiratory protective devices used exclusively in diving and at increased or reduced atmospheric pressures are not covered by this guidance.

Atemschutzgeräte - Empfehlungen für Auswahl, Einsatz, Pflege und Instandhaltung - Leitfaden

Diese Europäische Norm ist ein Leitfaden zur optimalen Erstellung und Einführung eines geeigneten Atemschutzgeräteprogrammes. Sie wird veröffentlicht, um eine europaweite Grundlage für Auswahl, Einsatz, Pflege und Instandhaltung von Atemschutzgeräten zu geben. Sie gibt Anleitungen zum Erstellen nationaler Leitfäden auf diesem Gebiet. Es ist nicht beabsichtigt, dass der in dieser Europäischen Norm enthaltene Leitfaden erschöpfend ist, aber er betont wichtige Aspekte, die beachtet werden sollten. Die Empfehlungen in dieser Europäischen Norm können helfen, nationaler Gesetzgebung auf diesem Gebiet zu entsprechen, sofern vorhanden, oder europäischer Gesetzgebung zu entsprechen.
Atemschutzgeräte, die ausschließlich zum Tauchen oder bei erhöhten oder erniedrigten atmosphärischen Drücken benutzt werden, werden von diesem Leitfaden nicht abgedeckt.

Appareils de protection respiratoire - Recommandations pour le choix, l'utilisation, l'entretien et la maintenance - Guide

La présente Norme européenne fournit des recommandations concernant la meilleure pratique de
l'établissement et de la mise en oeuvre d'un programme approprié de protection respiratoire. La présente
Norme européenne est publiée pour fournir une base de référence au niveau européen en matiere de
sélection, d'utilisation, d'entretien et de maintenance des appareils de protection respiratoire. Elle fournit des
directives visant a l'élaboration de recommandations nationales dans ce domaine. Les recommandations
contenues dans la présente Norme européenne ne sont pas destinées a etre exhaustives, mais insistent sur
les aspects importants auxquels il convient d'accorder une attention toute particuliere. Les recommandations
contenues dans la présente Norme européenne faciliteront le respect de la législation nationale sur ce sujet,
quand elle existe, ou de la législation européenne.
Les appareils de protection respiratoire utilisés exclusivement en plongée et a des pressions atmosphériques
élevées ou réduites ne sont pas couverts par le présent guide.

Oprema za varovanje dihal – Priporočila za izbiro, uporabo, nego in vzdrževanje – Navodilo

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Publication Date
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Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Jan-2006
Due Date
01-Jan-2006
Completion Date
01-Jan-2006

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 529:2006
01-januar-2006
Nadomešča:
SIST CR 529:1998
Oprema za varovanje dihal – Priporočila za izbiro, uporabo, nego in vzdrževanje –
Navodilo
Respiratory protective devices - Recommendations for selection, use, care and
maintenance - Guidance document
Atemschutzgeräte - Empfehlungen für Auswahl, Einsatz, Pflege und Instandhaltung -
Leitfaden
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Recommandations pour le choix, l'utilisation,
l'entretien et la maintenance - Guide
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 529:2005
ICS:
13.340.30 Varovalne dihalne naprave Respiratory protective
devices
SIST EN 529:2006 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 529:2006
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 529
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2005
ICS 13.340.30 Supersedes CR 529:1993
English Version
Respiratory protective devices - Recommendations for selection,
use, care and maintenance - Guidance document
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Recommandations Atemschutzgeräte - Empfehlungen für Auswahl, Einsatz,
pour le choix, l'utilisation, l'entretien et la maintenance - Pflege und Instandhaltung - Leitfaden
Guide
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 July 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2005 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 529:2005: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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EN 529:2005 (E)
Contents
Page
Foreword . 5
Introduction. 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms and definitions. 7
4 Classification. 9
4.1 General classification . 9
4.2 Main components. 9
4.2.1 General. 9
4.2.2 Facepieces. 9
4.2.3 Filters . 9
4.2.4 Breathable air or gas supply source for breathing apparatus. 9

5 Programme process. 10
5.1 Employers and self-employed persons responsibilities. 10
5.1.1 Programme policy. 10
5.1.2 Provision of respiratory protective devices. 10
5.1.3 Organisation. 10
5.1.4 Resources. 10
5.1.5 Management review . 10
5.1.6 Training. 10
5.1.7 Supervision. 10
5.2 Employees responsibilities . 11
5.2.1 Wearers. 11
5.2.2 Competent persons. 11
5.3 Manufacturers’ responsibilities . 11
6 Risk assessment process . 11
7 Criteria for using respiratory protective devices. 12
8 Risk assessment for respiratory protective device use. 12
8.1 Elements of respiratory protective device programme. 12
8.2 Factors to consider in risk assessment . 13
9 Adequacy and suitability . 13
9.1 General. 13
9.2 Adequacy. 13
9.2.1 General. 13
9.2.2 Assessing atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health . 13
9.2.3 Assessing the minimum required protection factor. 14
9.3 Suitability. 14
9.3.1 General. 14
9.3.2 Assessing suitability for the workplace environment. 14
9.3.3 Assessing suitability for the task . 15
9.3.4 Assessing suitability for the wearer . 15
9.3.5 CE-Marking . 15
10 Use . 16
11 Operating information, instruction and training . 16
11.1 General. 16
11.2 Employers. 16
11.3 Wearers. 16
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11.4 Supervisors . 17
12 Maintenance . 17
13 Storage. 17
13.1 Employers duties . 17
13.2 Employees’ duties. 17
14 Record keeping . 17
Annex A (informative) Types and components of respiratory protective devices . 19

A.1 Facepieces. 19
A.1.1 Half mask without inhalation valves and with separable filters to protect against gases or
gases and particles and particles only (EN 1827). 19
A.1.2 Half masks and quarter masks (EN 140) . 19
A.1.3 Full face Masks (EN 136) . 19
A.2 Filters . 20
A.2.1 General. 20
A.2.2 Particle filters (EN 143, EN 12941 and EN 12942) . 20
A.2.3 Gas filters and combined filters (EN 14387, EN 12941 and EN 12942). 20
A.2.4 Service life of filters . 21
A.3 Filtering devices. 22

A.3.1 General. 22
A.3.2 Negative pressure devices . 22
A.3.3 Assisted filtering devices . 23
A.4 Breathing apparatus . 24
A.4.1 Fresh air hose breathing apparatus. 24
A.4.2 Compressed air line breathing apparatus (EN 14593-1, EN 14593-2, EN 14594, EN 1835 and
EN 12419). 25
A.4.3 Self-contained breathing apparatus . 26
A.4.4 Ventilated protective suits (EN 943-1 and EN 1073-1) . 27
A.4.5 Compressed air for breathing apparatus (EN 12021) . 27
Escape devices . 30
Annex B (informative) Atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health . 32
B.1 General. 32
B.2 Conditions . 32
B.3 Situations likely to present atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. 32
B.3.1 Confined spaces . 32
B.3.2 Oxygen deficiency. 32
B.3.3 Emergency situations created by hazardous substances . 33
Annex C (informative) Protection factors . 34
C.1 General. 34
C.2 Using protection factors. 34
Annex D (informative) Suitability factors . 37

D.1 General. 37
D.2 Environmental factors . 37
D.2.1 Oxygen deficiency. 37
D.2.2 Oxygen enrichment. 37
D.2.3 Asphyxiants. 37
D.2.4 Contaminant levels immediately dangerous to life or health . 38
D.2.5 Potentially corrosive atmospheres. 38
D.2.6 Potentially explosive atmospheres. 38
D.2.7 Potentially permeating contaminants. 39
D.2.8 Particulate contaminants (aerosols). 39
D.2.9 Gas and vapour contaminants . 39

D.2.10 Climatic extremes. 40
D.3 Task/job factors impacting on the wearer. 40
D.3.1 Work rate . 40
D.3.2 Visibility . 41
D.3.3 Mobility . 41
D.3.4 Communication . 41
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D.3.5 Thermal stress. 42
D.3.6 Duration of wear. 42
D.3.7 Tools used . 42
D.4 Wearer factors. 43
D.4.1 Medical fitness . 43
D.4.2 Facial characteristics. 43
D.4.3 Spectacles . 44
D.4.4 Contact lenses. 44
D.4.5 Non PPE accessories. 44
D.4.6 Interaction with other PPE. 44
D.5 Legal factors. 45
D.5.1 European Product Directives . 45
D.5.2 European Standards . 45
Annex E (informative) Assessing the fit of tight fitting facepiece. 46
E.1 General. 46
E.2 Fit checking . 46
E.2.1 General. 46
E.2.2 Negative pressure fit check. 46
E.2.3 Positive pressure fit check. 46
E.3 Fit test methods . 46
E.3.1 Qualitative fit testing. 46
E.3.2 Quantitative fit testing . 47
Annex F (informative) Respiratory protection passport . 48
Bibliography. 49

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EN 529:2005 (E)
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 529:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 79 "Respiratory
protective devices", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2006.
This European Standard supersedes CR 529:1993.
Users of this European Standard, prepared in the field of application of Article 118A of the EC Treaty, should be
aware that European Standards have no formal legal relationship with Directives which may have been made
under Article 118A of the Treaty. In addition, national legislation in the Member States may contain more
stringent requirements than the minimum requirements of a Directive based on Article 118A. Information on the
relationship between the national legislation implementing Directives based on Article 118A and this European
Standard may be given in a national foreword of the national standard implementing this European Standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.

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Introduction
Hazardous substances such as dusts, fibres, fumes, vapours, gases, micro-organisms and radioactive
particulates and gases encountered at work can cause significant damage to health or, in extreme cases, can
lead to death. This frequently occurs by the inhalation of harmful levels of hazardous substances that are
present in the workplace air. Besides the inhalation exposure dermal exposure to hazardous substances can
also lead to local skin damage, and sensitisation, as well as systemic effects.
Similarly exposure to an oxygen deficient atmosphere can lead to death.
Exposure (via all routes - inhalation, dermal and ingestion) to hazardous substances at work should be
eliminated or alternative substances which are less hazardous used. Where elimination is not practicable
adequate protective measures should be put in place so that exposures are reduced to a minimum.
The use of suitable protective measures at source should be the first choice for minimising the exposure. Such
measures protect everyone in the workplace, whereas a respiratory protective device only protects the person
who wears it. If adequate protective measures at source or any other administrative measures are not
reasonably practicable or found to be inadequate for controlling inhalation exposure then an adequate and
suitable respiratory protective device should be used.
Respiratory protective devices are designed to be worn in hazardous environments and should provide wearers
with an adequate supply of breathable air or gas. Respiratory protective devices are considered to be at the
bottom of the hierarchy of protective measures and should only be used after an acceptable case for their use
has been established by way of an appropriate risk assessment.
Fatalities and serious accidents can occur if there is a failure to select and use a respiratory protective device
suited to the substances, the wearer, the task and the environment in which the device is used. The failure to
maintain the device in good working condition can also lead to similar consequences. These problems should
be avoided by implementing a suitably designed respiratory protective device programme.
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1 Scope
This European Standard provides guidance on the best practice for establishing and implementing a suitable
respiratory protective device programme. It is published to provide a Europe-wide baseline for the selection,
use, care and maintenance of respiratory protective devices. It provides guidelines for preparing national
guidance in this area. The guidance contained in this European Standard is not intended to be exhaustive, but
highlights important aspects to which attention should be given. The recommendations in this European
Standard will help to comply with national legislation on this subject where it exists, or with European legislation.
Respiratory protective devices used exclusively in diving and at increased or reduced atmospheric pressures
are not covered by this guidance.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
EN 132:1998, Respiratory protective devices – Definitions of terms and pictograms
EN 134:1998, Respiratory protective devices – Nomenclature of components
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 132:1998 and EN 134:1998
and the following apply.
3.1
atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health
atmosphere in which the concentrations of hazardous substances, including asphyxiants, or the oxygen levels
present create one or more of the following conditions:
 immediate threat to life;
 could cause delayed threat to life;
 would cause immediate acute health effects;
 would prevent the respiratory protective device wearer from an unaided escape to safety in case of the
device malfunctioning or failing to operate correctly
3.2
assigned protection factor (APF)
level of respiratory protection that can realistically be expected to be achieved in the workplace by 95 % of
adequately trained and supervised wearers using a properly functioning and correctly fitted respiratory
th
protective device and is based on the 5 percentile of the Workplace Protection Factor (WPF) data
3.3
breathing zone
space outside the facepiece extending 0,3 m in radius in front of the respiratory protective device wearer’s face
and centred on the mid-point of a line joining the ears
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3.4
competent person
person with suitable and sufficient experience and with practical and theoretical knowledge of the elements of
respiratory protective device programme for which that person is responsible
3.5
emergency breathing facility
facility, as specified by the respiratory protective device manufacturer, coming into operation when the normally
operating respiratory protective device is not functioning. The facility provides an adequate level of protection
for a period to enable the device wearer to exit the work area, unassist
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Respiratory protective devices - Recommendations for selection, use, care and
maintenance - Guidance document
Atemschutzgeräte - Empfehlungen für Auswahl, Einsatz, Pflege und Instandhaltung -
Leitfaden
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Recommandations pour le choix, l'utilisation,
l'entretien et la maintenance - Guide
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 529:2005
ICS:
13.340.30 Varovalne dihalne naprave Respiratory protective
devices
SIST EN 529:2006 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 529:2006

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SIST EN 529:2006
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 529
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2005
ICS 13.340.30 Supersedes CR 529:1993
English Version
Respiratory protective devices - Recommendations for selection,
use, care and maintenance - Guidance document
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Recommandations Atemschutzgeräte - Empfehlungen für Auswahl, Einsatz,
pour le choix, l'utilisation, l'entretien et la maintenance - Pflege und Instandhaltung - Leitfaden
Guide
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 July 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2005 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 529:2005: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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EN 529:2005 (E)
Contents
Page
Foreword . 5
Introduction. 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms and definitions. 7
4 Classification. 9
4.1 General classification . 9
4.2 Main components. 9
4.2.1 General. 9
4.2.2 Facepieces. 9
4.2.3 Filters . 9
4.2.4 Breathable air or gas supply source for breathing apparatus. 9

5 Programme process. 10
5.1 Employers and self-employed persons responsibilities. 10
5.1.1 Programme policy. 10
5.1.2 Provision of respiratory protective devices. 10
5.1.3 Organisation. 10
5.1.4 Resources. 10
5.1.5 Management review . 10
5.1.6 Training. 10
5.1.7 Supervision. 10
5.2 Employees responsibilities . 11
5.2.1 Wearers. 11
5.2.2 Competent persons. 11
5.3 Manufacturers’ responsibilities . 11
6 Risk assessment process . 11
7 Criteria for using respiratory protective devices. 12
8 Risk assessment for respiratory protective device use. 12
8.1 Elements of respiratory protective device programme. 12
8.2 Factors to consider in risk assessment . 13
9 Adequacy and suitability . 13
9.1 General. 13
9.2 Adequacy. 13
9.2.1 General. 13
9.2.2 Assessing atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health . 13
9.2.3 Assessing the minimum required protection factor. 14
9.3 Suitability. 14
9.3.1 General. 14
9.3.2 Assessing suitability for the workplace environment. 14
9.3.3 Assessing suitability for the task . 15
9.3.4 Assessing suitability for the wearer . 15
9.3.5 CE-Marking . 15
10 Use . 16
11 Operating information, instruction and training . 16
11.1 General. 16
11.2 Employers. 16
11.3 Wearers. 16
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11.4 Supervisors . 17
12 Maintenance . 17
13 Storage. 17
13.1 Employers duties . 17
13.2 Employees’ duties. 17
14 Record keeping . 17
Annex A (informative) Types and components of respiratory protective devices . 19

A.1 Facepieces. 19
A.1.1 Half mask without inhalation valves and with separable filters to protect against gases or
gases and particles and particles only (EN 1827). 19
A.1.2 Half masks and quarter masks (EN 140) . 19
A.1.3 Full face Masks (EN 136) . 19
A.2 Filters . 20
A.2.1 General. 20
A.2.2 Particle filters (EN 143, EN 12941 and EN 12942) . 20
A.2.3 Gas filters and combined filters (EN 14387, EN 12941 and EN 12942). 20
A.2.4 Service life of filters . 21
A.3 Filtering devices. 22

A.3.1 General. 22
A.3.2 Negative pressure devices . 22
A.3.3 Assisted filtering devices . 23
A.4 Breathing apparatus . 24
A.4.1 Fresh air hose breathing apparatus. 24
A.4.2 Compressed air line breathing apparatus (EN 14593-1, EN 14593-2, EN 14594, EN 1835 and
EN 12419). 25
A.4.3 Self-contained breathing apparatus . 26
A.4.4 Ventilated protective suits (EN 943-1 and EN 1073-1) . 27
A.4.5 Compressed air for breathing apparatus (EN 12021) . 27
Escape devices . 30
Annex B (informative) Atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health . 32
B.1 General. 32
B.2 Conditions . 32
B.3 Situations likely to present atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. 32
B.3.1 Confined spaces . 32
B.3.2 Oxygen deficiency. 32
B.3.3 Emergency situations created by hazardous substances . 33
Annex C (informative) Protection factors . 34
C.1 General. 34
C.2 Using protection factors. 34
Annex D (informative) Suitability factors . 37

D.1 General. 37
D.2 Environmental factors . 37
D.2.1 Oxygen deficiency. 37
D.2.2 Oxygen enrichment. 37
D.2.3 Asphyxiants. 37
D.2.4 Contaminant levels immediately dangerous to life or health . 38
D.2.5 Potentially corrosive atmospheres. 38
D.2.6 Potentially explosive atmospheres. 38
D.2.7 Potentially permeating contaminants. 39
D.2.8 Particulate contaminants (aerosols). 39
D.2.9 Gas and vapour contaminants . 39

D.2.10 Climatic extremes. 40
D.3 Task/job factors impacting on the wearer. 40
D.3.1 Work rate . 40
D.3.2 Visibility . 41
D.3.3 Mobility . 41
D.3.4 Communication . 41
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D.3.5 Thermal stress. 42
D.3.6 Duration of wear. 42
D.3.7 Tools used . 42
D.4 Wearer factors. 43
D.4.1 Medical fitness . 43
D.4.2 Facial characteristics. 43
D.4.3 Spectacles . 44
D.4.4 Contact lenses. 44
D.4.5 Non PPE accessories. 44
D.4.6 Interaction with other PPE. 44
D.5 Legal factors. 45
D.5.1 European Product Directives . 45
D.5.2 European Standards . 45
Annex E (informative) Assessing the fit of tight fitting facepiece. 46
E.1 General. 46
E.2 Fit checking . 46
E.2.1 General. 46
E.2.2 Negative pressure fit check. 46
E.2.3 Positive pressure fit check. 46
E.3 Fit test methods . 46
E.3.1 Qualitative fit testing. 46
E.3.2 Quantitative fit testing . 47
Annex F (informative) Respiratory protection passport . 48
Bibliography. 49

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SIST EN 529:2006
EN 529:2005 (E)
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 529:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 79 "Respiratory
protective devices", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2006.
This European Standard supersedes CR 529:1993.
Users of this European Standard, prepared in the field of application of Article 118A of the EC Treaty, should be
aware that European Standards have no formal legal relationship with Directives which may have been made
under Article 118A of the Treaty. In addition, national legislation in the Member States may contain more
stringent requirements than the minimum requirements of a Directive based on Article 118A. Information on the
relationship between the national legislation implementing Directives based on Article 118A and this European
Standard may be given in a national foreword of the national standard implementing this European Standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.

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EN 529:2005 (E)
Introduction
Hazardous substances such as dusts, fibres, fumes, vapours, gases, micro-organisms and radioactive
particulates and gases encountered at work can cause significant damage to health or, in extreme cases, can
lead to death. This frequently occurs by the inhalation of harmful levels of hazardous substances that are
present in the workplace air. Besides the inhalation exposure dermal exposure to hazardous substances can
also lead to local skin damage, and sensitisation, as well as systemic effects.
Similarly exposure to an oxygen deficient atmosphere can lead to death.
Exposure (via all routes - inhalation, dermal and ingestion) to hazardous substances at work should be
eliminated or alternative substances which are less hazardous used. Where elimination is not practicable
adequate protective measures should be put in place so that exposures are reduced to a minimum.
The use of suitable protective measures at source should be the first choice for minimising the exposure. Such
measures protect everyone in the workplace, whereas a respiratory protective device only protects the person
who wears it. If adequate protective measures at source or any other administrative measures are not
reasonably practicable or found to be inadequate for controlling inhalation exposure then an adequate and
suitable respiratory protective device should be used.
Respiratory protective devices are designed to be worn in hazardous environments and should provide wearers
with an adequate supply of breathable air or gas. Respiratory protective devices are considered to be at the
bottom of the hierarchy of protective measures and should only be used after an acceptable case for their use
has been established by way of an appropriate risk assessment.
Fatalities and serious accidents can occur if there is a failure to select and use a respiratory protective device
suited to the substances, the wearer, the task and the environment in which the device is used. The failure to
maintain the device in good working condition can also lead to similar consequences. These problems should
be avoided by implementing a suitably designed respiratory protective device programme.
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1 Scope
This European Standard provides guidance on the best practice for establishing and implementing a suitable
respiratory protective device programme. It is published to provide a Europe-wide baseline for the selection,
use, care and maintenance of respiratory protective devices. It provides guidelines for preparing national
guidance in this area. The guidance contained in this European Standard is not intended to be exhaustive, but
highlights important aspects to which attention should be given. The recommendations in this European
Standard will help to comply with national legislation on this subject where it exists, or with European legislation.
Respiratory protective devices used exclusively in diving and at increased or reduced atmospheric pressures
are not covered by this guidance.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
EN 132:1998, Respiratory protective devices – Definitions of terms and pictograms
EN 134:1998, Respiratory protective devices – Nomenclature of components
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 132:1998 and EN 134:1998
and the following apply.
3.1
atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health
atmosphere in which the concentrations of hazardous substances, including asphyxiants, or the oxygen levels
present create one or more of the following conditions:
 immediate threat to life;
 could cause delayed threat to life;
 would cause immediate acute health effects;
 would prevent the respiratory protective device wearer from an unaided escape to safety in case of the
device malfunctioning or failing to operate correctly
3.2
assigned protection factor (APF)
level of respiratory protection that can realistically be expected to be achieved in the workplace by 95 % of
adequately trained and supervised wearers using a properly functioning and correctly fitted respiratory
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protective device and is based on the 5 percentile of the Workplace Protection Factor (WPF) data
3.3
breathing zone
space outside the facepiece extending 0,3 m in radius in front of the respiratory protective device wearer’s face
and centred on the mid-point of a line joining the ears
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3.4
competent person
person with suitable and sufficient experience and with practical and theoretical knowledge of the elements of
respiratory protective device programme for which that person is responsible
3.5
emergency breathing facility
facility, as specified by the respiratory protective device manufacturer, coming into operation when the normally
operating respiratory protective device is not functioning. The facility provides an adequate level of protection
for a period to enable the device wearer to exit the work area, unassisted, to a pla
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