DANSK DS/ISO 16073 PDF

This International standard specifies the minimum performance requirements and methods of test for personal protective equipment covering the body, hands, feet, head, eyes, hearing and respiratory for wildland firefighting and associated activities. This Standard covers the general design of the personal protective equipment, the minimum levels of performance for the materials employed and the methods of test to be used. This personal protective equipment is not intended to provide protection during fire entrapment. This standard does not cover personal protective equipment for use in risk situations where personal protective equipment complying with ISO 11613:1999 Protective clothing for firefighters – Laboratory test methods and performance requirements or ISO 15538:2001 Protective clothing for firefighters – Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for protective clothing with a reflective outer surface is more suitable, nor does this standard cover personal protective equipment to protect against chemical, biological or radiation hazards. This standard supersedes ISO 15384:2003 Protective clothing for firefighters – Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing and ISO 15383:2001 Protective gloves for firefighters – Laboratory test methods and performance requirements – Type 1 Gloves.