| Gas Vapour |
OG |
Organic Gas low boiling point <65°C, 1 class. Gas filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4", after the efficiency and/or capacity class. |
AX |
Organic Compounds Boiling Point <65°C |
| Gas Vapour |
OV |
Organic Vapour ≥65°C, 1-4 classes. Gas filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4", after the efficiency and/or capacity class. |
A |
Organic Vapour Boiling Point ≥65°C, Class 1-3 |
| Gas/Vapour |
AC |
Acidic Compounds, 1-4 classes. Gas filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4", after the efficiency and/or capacity class. |
B & E |
Acid and Inorganic Gases, Class 1-3 |
| Gas/Vapour |
BC |
Basic compounds (Ammonnia & Methylamine). Gas filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4", after the efficiency and/or capacity class. |
K |
Ammonia, Class 1-3 |
| Gas/Vapour |
NOX |
Nitrogen Oxides, 1-3 classes. Gas filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4", after the efficiency and/or capacity class. |
NO |
Nitrogen Oxide & Nitrogen Dioxide |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
AH |
Arsine, 1 Class |
- Refer to manufacturer for Arsine (AH) performance - |
Refer to manufacturer for specific gas performance |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
CD |
Chlorine Dioxide, 1 Class |
- Refer to manufacturer for Chlorine Dioxide (CD) performance - |
Refer to manufacturer for specific gas performance |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
CO |
Carbon Monoxide, Three classes based on time. (20 min, 60 min or 180 min) e.g. Class 20 Class60, Class180 |
- Refer to manufacturer for Carbon Monoxide (CO) performance - |
Refer to manufacturer for specific gas performance |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
ETO |
Ethylene Oxide, 1 or 2 class |
- Refer to manufacturer for Ethylene Oxide (ETO) performance - |
Refer to manufacturer for specific gas performance |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
FM |
Formaldehyde, 1-3 classes |
- Refer to manufacturer for Formaldehyde (FM) performance - |
Refer to manufacturer for specific gas performance |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
HCN |
Hydrogen Cyanide, 1-4 classes |
B |
HCN was one of the3 B class Acid Gas test gases, Class 1-3 |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
HF |
Hydrogen Fluoride , 1-3 classes |
- Refer to manufacturer for Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) performance - |
Refer to manufacturer for specific gas performance |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
HG |
Mercury classes 1-3 |
Hg |
Mercury. 2 Classes |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
MB |
Methyl Bromide, 1-3 classes |
MB |
Methyl Bromide, 2 Classes |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
ND |
Nitrogen Dioxide, 1-3 classes |
NO |
Nitrogen Oxide & Nitrogen Dioxide |
| Gas/Vapour Specific |
OZ |
Ozone, 1 Class |
- Refer to manufacturer for Ozone (OZ) performance - |
Refer to manufacturer for specific gas performance |
| Particle Filters |
F1 |
≥80% filter efficiency. Particle filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4" after the efficiency and/or capacity class. e.g. F1w1, F1w2, F1w3, F1w4 |
P1 |
≥80% filter efficiency @ equivalent to ISO Workrate 1 |
| Particle Filters |
F2 |
≥95% filter efficency. Particle filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4" after the efficiency and/or capacity class. e.g. F2w1, F2w2, F2w3, F2w4 |
P2 |
≥94% filter efficiency @ equivalent to ISO Workrate 1 |
| Particle Filters |
F3 |
≥99% filter efficiency. Particle filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4" after the efficiency and/or capacity class. e.g. F3w1, F3w2, F3w3, F3w4 |
P3 |
≥99.95% filter efficiency @ equivalent to ISO Workrate 1 |
| Particle Filters |
F4 |
≥99.9% filter efficency. Particle filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4" after the efficiency and/or capacity class. e.g. F4w1, F4w2, F4w3, F4w4. |
P3 |
≥99.95% filter efficency @ equivalent to ISO Workrate 1 |
| Particle Filters |
F5 |
≥99.99% filter efficiency. Particle filters shall be additionally classified by work rate and are also marked with a lower case "w" and the work rate class number, i.e. "w1", "w2", "w3" or "w4" after the efficiency and/or capacity class. e.g. F5w1, F5w2, F5w3, F5w4 |
No Equivalent as >P3 |
Higher efficiency level than a P3 in AS/NZS 1716 |
| Protection Class |
PC1 |
Protection Level (PL) 1 = 4*.
Total Inward Leakage (TIL) Max - 20%
(*To be confirmed by SF-010 Australian Standards Respiratory Protection Committee.) |
RMPF 10 |
Example RMPF 10 respirator combinations include disposable respirator, half facepiece with any P1, P2 or P3 Particulate or any class gas/vapour filter, PAPR with half facepeice with any filter type, PAPR with any headtop/facepiece type with gas/vapour filter. Refer AS/NZS 1715 for full list. Select suitable respirator system/combination appropriate for the application/task hazard. |
| Protection Class |
PC2 |
Protection Level (PL) 2 = 10*.
Total Inward Leakage (TIL) Max - 5%
(*To be confirmed by SF-010 Australian Standards Respiratory Protection Committee.) |
RMPF 10 |
Example RMPF 10 respirator combinations include disposable respirator, half facepiece with any P1, P2 or P3 Particulate or any class gas/vapour filter, PAPR with half facepeice with any filter type, PAPR with any headtop/facepiece type with gas/vapour filter. Refer AS/NZS 1715 for full list. Select suitable respirator system/combination appropriate for the application/task hazard. |
| Protection Class |
PC3 |
Protection Level (PL) 3 = 30*.
Total Inward Leakage (TIL) Max - 1%
(*To be confirmed by SF-010 Australian Standards Respiratory Protection Committee.) |
RMPF 50 |
Example RMPF 50 respirator combination include Full facepiece with P2 particulate filter, Full facepiece with Class 1 gas/vapour filter, PAPR with loose fitting headtop and PAPR-P2/PAPR-P3 particulate filter. Refer AS/NZS 1715 for full list. Select suitable respirator system/combination appropriate for the application/task hazard. |
| Protection Class |
PC4 |
Protection Level (PL) 4 = 100*.
Total Inward Leakage (TIL) Max - 0.1%
(*To be confirmed by SF-010 Australian Standards Respiratory Protection Committee.)
|
RMPF 100 |
Example RMPF 100 respirator combinations include Full facepiece with P3 particulate filter, Full facepiece with Class 2 gas/vapour filter. Refer AS/NZS 1715 for full list. Select suitable respirator system/combination appropriate for the application/task hazard. |
| Protection Class |
PC5 |
Protection Level (PL) 5 = 250*.
Total Inward Leakage (TIL) Max - 0.01%
(*To be confirmed by SF-010 Australian Standards Respiratory Protection Committee.) |
RMPF 100+ |
Example RMPF 100+ respirator combinations - PAPR with Full facepiece with PAPR P3 particulate filter, Continous flow or pressure demand supplied airline/cylinder with Full facepiece, Continous flow supplied airline/cylinder with loosefitting headtop. Refer AS/NZS 1715 for full list |
| Protection Class |
PC6 |
Protection Level (PL) 6 = 500*.
Total Inward Leakage (TIL) Max - 0.001%.
(*To be confirmed by SF-010 Australian Standards Respiratory Protection Committee.) |
RMPF 100+ |
Example RMPF 100+ respirator combinations include PAPR with Full facepiece with PAPR P3 particulate filter, Continuous flow or pressure demand supplied airline/cylinder with Full facepiece, Continuous flow supplied airline/cylinder with loose fitting headtop. Refer AS/NZS 1715 for full list. Select suitable respirator system/combination appropriate for the application/task hazard. |
| Protection Class |
PC.6.1 |
Seek specialist advice - e.g. Occupational Hygienist
NOTE: PC6.1 is not in ISO, but a classification extension used in this tool to denote recommendation to seek specialist advice. |
SSA |
Seek specialist advice - e.g. Occupational Hygienist |
| Respiratory Interface |
aL |
Barrier Line = Mouth Only.
Type = Loose Fitting.
|
No Equivalent |
Not described in AS/NZS 1716. |
| Respiratory Interface |
aT |
Barrier Line = Mouth Only.
Type = Tight Fitting.
|
escape only “mouthpiece” or “mouthbit” with nose clip |
example aT facepiece type = escape only “mouthpiece” or “mouthbit” with nose clip |
| Respiratory Interface |
bL |
Barrier Line = Nose and mouth.
Type = Loose Fitting. |
No Equivalent |
Not described in AS/NZS 1716. |
| Respiratory Interface |
bT |
Barrier Line = Nose and mouth.
Type = Tight Fitting.
Tight-fitting respiratory interfaces covering the mouth, nose and chin area have been commonly known as “half masks”. Tight-fitting respiratory interfaces covering the mouth and nose only have been known
as “quarter masks”. |
Half facepiece tight fitting |
The facepiece encloses the lower half of the face including the breathing zone. example |
| Respiratory Interface |
cL |
Barrier Line = Face.
Type = Loose Fitting.
Respiratory interfaces covering the entire face, sealing surface area is generally around the jaw line and up in front of or behind the ears. The wearer’s eyes are protected from the contaminated environment. |
Loose fitting faceshield or headcover that seal around/along the jaw line and up in front of or behind the ears. |
Loose fitting faceshield or headcover that covers the entire face. The sealing surface area is generally around/along the jaw line and up in front of or behind the ears. The wearer’s eyes are protected from the contaminated environment. |
| Respiratory Interface |
cT |
Barrier Line = Face.
Type = Tight Fitting.
Respiratory interfaces covering the entire face. When the respiratory interface is tight-fitting, it is commonly known as “full face mask” or “full facepiece”. The wearer’s eyes are protected from the contaminated
environment. |
Full facepiece tight fitting |
These RPE cover the eyes, nose and mouth. All facepieces for use in non-powered devices are fitted with inner orinasal cups which cover the mouth and nose. The inner cup reduces steaming-up of the visor and re-inhalation of the air exhaled by the wearer. Some facepieces are fitted with speech diaphragms to improve the ability to transmit the wearer’s speech; some also have a means to fit special spectacles within the facepiece. The visor provides protection for the eyes against dusts and gases.
|
| Respiratory Interface |
dL |
Barrier Line = Head.
Type = Loose Fitting.
Respiratory interfaces covering the entire head, and have been commonly known as “hoods” or “helmet”. These usually seal around the wearer's neck. |
Loose fitting helmet or hood that usually seal around the neck |
Loose fitting helmet or hood that covers the entire head. The sealing surface area is generally around the neck. The wearer’s eyes are protected from the contaminated environment. |
| Respiratory Interface |
dT |
Barrier Line = Head.
Type = Tight Fitting.
Respiratory interfaces covering the entire head, and have been commonly known as “hoods” or “helmet”. These usually seal around the wearer's neck. |
No Equivalent |
Not described in AS/NZS 1716. |
| Respiratory Interface |
eL |
Barrier Line = more than head, up to complete body.
Type = Loose Fitting.
Respiratory interfaces covering the head and additional parts of the body have been commonly known as “blouses” or “suits”. The sealing surface area is generally around the wrists and waist or ankles. |
Loose fitting head covering and blouse where sealing surface area is generally around the wrists and waist or ankles. |
The sealing surface area is generally around the wrists and waist or ankles. |
| Respiratory Interface |
eT |
Barrier Line = more than head, up to complete body.
Type = Tight Fitting.
Respiratory interfaces covering the head and additional parts of the body have been commonly known as “blouses” or “suits”. The sealing surface area is generally around the wrists and waist or ankles. |
Tight fitting Head covering and blouse where sealing surface area is generally around the wrists and waist or ankles. |
The sealing surface area is generally around the wrists and waist or ankles. |
| Respiratory Interface |
TBA |
|
To be assessed |
|
| Special Application |
AB1 |
Abrasive Blasting Class
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC3 ≥W1
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD. |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 50 or greater. |
| Special Application |
CBRN1 |
CBRN Class - Receiver/first receiver.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC4 ≥W1
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD.
If Filtering RPD, particle filtering efficiency class must be ≥F4 (≥99.90%)
Tight Fitting (T) or Loose Fitting (L) Respiratory Interface (RI) |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100 or above. |
| Special Application |
CBRN2 |
CBRN Class - Responder Known threat environment.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC5 ≥W1
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD.
If Filtering RPD, particle filtering efficiency class must be F5 (≥99.99%)
Tight Fitting (T) or Loose Fitting (L) Respiratory Interface (RI) |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100+. |
| Special Application |
CBRN3 |
CBRN Class - First on-scene responder
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC5 ≥W3
Supplied Breathable Gas Only
Tight Fitting (T) Respiratory Interface (RI) only
|
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100+. |
| Special Application |
ES t |
Escape Class - Escape general supplied breathable gas RPD.
Minimum protection class ≥PC3.
t = time (mins).
|
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements. Refer to AS/NZS 1715:2009 Section 4.3.6 for further guidance. |
| Special Application |
ES XX t |
Escape Class - Escape general filtering RPD.
Minimum protection class ≥PC3.
XX is the type of particulate and/or gas filter.
t = time (mins).
|
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements. Refer to AS/NZS 1715:2009 Section 4.3.6 for further guidance. |
| Special Application |
ES CBRN t |
Escape Class - CBRN Escape.
Minimum protection class ≥PC4.
t = time (mins).
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD.
If Filtering RPD, particle filtering efficiency class must be ≥F4 (≥99.90%)
Tight Fitting (T) or Loose Fitting (L) Respiratory Interface (RI)
|
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements. Refer to AS/NZS 1715:2009 Section 4.3.6 for further guidance. |
| Special Application |
ES FF t |
Escape Class - Escape from Fire.
Minimum protection class ≥PC3.
t = time (mins).
|
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements. Refer to AS/NZS 1715:2009 Section 4.3.6 for further guidance. |
| Special Application |
ES MA t |
Escape Class - Marine Escape.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC3.
t = time (mins).
|
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance. Refer to AS/NZS 1715:2009 Section 4.3.6 for further guidance. |
| Special Application |
ES MN t |
Escape Class - Mining Escape.
Minimum protection class: ≥PC3.
t = time (mins). |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements. Refer to AS/NZS 1715:2009 Section 4.3.6 for further guidance. |
| Special Application |
FF1 |
Firefighting class - Wildland firefighting.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC3 ≥W2
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 50 or greater. |
| Special Application |
FF2 |
Firefighting class - Rescue.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC4 ≥W3
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100 or greater. |
| Special Application |
FF3 |
Firefighting class - Hazardous Materials.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC5 ≥W3
Supplied Breathable Gas Only |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100+. |
| Special Application |
FF4 |
Firefighting class - Structural Fire Fighting Type R1.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC5 ≥W3
Supplied Breathable Gas Only
|
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100+. |
| Special Application |
FF5 |
Firefighting class - Structural Fire Fighting Type R2.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC5 ≥W4
Supplied Breathable Gas Only |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100+. |
| Special Application |
MA1 |
Marine Class - Hazardous Materials.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC5 ≥W3
Supplied Breathable Gas only |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100+. |
| Special Application |
MA2 |
Marine Class - Marine Firefighting.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC5 ≥W4
Supplied Breathable Gas only |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100+. |
| Special Application |
MN1 |
Mining Class - Underground mining Non-Explosive.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC1 ≥W2
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD. |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 10 or greater. |
| Special Application |
MN2 |
Mining Class - Underground mining Explosive.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC1 ≥W2
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD. |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 10 or greater. |
| Special Application |
MN3 |
Mining Class - Mining fire fighting & Rescue R1.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC4 ≥W2
Supplied Breathable Gas only |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100 or greater. |
| Special Application |
MN4 |
Mining Class - Mining fire fighting & Rescue R2.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC5 ≥W4
Supplied Breathable Gas only |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 100+. |
| Special Application |
WE1 |
Welding Class.
Minimum protection class and minimum work rate class: ≥PC1 ≥W1
Supplied Breathable Gas or Filtering RPD. |
No Equivalent |
Refer to manufacturer for specific application product performance requirements with a Required Minimum Performance Factor (RMPF) of at least 10 or greater. |
| Specific Gas Vapour |
PH |
Phosphine, 1 or 2 class |
- Refer to manufacturer for Phosphine (PH) performance - |
Refer to manufacturer for specific gas performance |
| Supplied Breathable Gas |
SXXXX |
Breathable Gas Supply of xxxx litres designated in increments of 150 l up to 900 l and increments of 300 l above 900 l |
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (Open and Closed Circuit), Compressed airline connected to a cylinder/s generally pressure demand connected to a full facepeice |
Example AS/NZS 1715 equivalent respirator combinations - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (Open and Closed Circuit), Compressed airline connected to a cylinder/s generally pressure demand connected to a full facepeice |
| Supplied Breathable Gas |
SY |
Air supply from an external source (airline RPD) |
Compressed airline connected to a compressor generally continuous flow connected to a loose fitting headtop/hood/helmet/faceshield or tight fitting facepiece. |
Example AS/NZS 1715 equivalent respirator combinations - Compressed airline connected to a compressor generally continuous flow connected to a loose fitting headtop/hood/helmet/faceshield or tight fitting facepiece. |
| Work Rate |
W1 |
From light manual work to sustained hand and arm work such as bench work, standing, drilling |
No Equivalent |
Not assessed in AS/NZS 1716 |
| Work Rate |
W2 |
From intense arm and trunk work to intensive shoveling or digging |
No Equivalent |
Not assessed in AS/NZS 1716 |
| Work Rate |
W3 |
From walking quickly to running with protective equipment and/or heavy tools and goods to crawling under and climbing over obstacles. Work that cannot be sustained for more than15 minutes. |
No Equivalent |
Not assessed in AS/NZS 1716 |
| Work Rate |
W4 |
Climbing stairs and ladders at highspeed. Work that cannot be sustained for more than 5 minutes. |
No Equivalent |
Not assessed in AS/NZS 1716 |
