25/30528639 DC

This standard 25/30528639 DC Draft BS EN 18178-5 Respiratory infection prevention devices for self- and third-party protection is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.340.20 Head protective equipment

This document specifies the classification for respiratory infection prevention devices (RIPDs). RIPDs are intended to reduce the emission of infective agents from the user’s airways into the environment, and also reduce exposure to the user from inhalation of infective agents. RIPDs are intended for use by everybody regardless of facial morphology or ability.