BS ISO 16073-2:2019
Wildland firefighting personal protective equipment. Requirements and test methods - Compatibility

Standard No.

BS ISO 16073-2:2019

Release Date

2019

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

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BS ISO 16073-2:2019

Scope

What is ISO 16073‑2- Requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE about? ISO 16073 discusses requirements and test methods for wildland firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE). ISO 16073‑2 is an international standard on requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE to prevent wildland firefighters from fire hazards. ISO 16073-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that specifies minimum performance requirements for compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE designed for use for extended periods during wildland firefighting. Note 1: Activities in support of wildland firefighting, such as the cutting of trees and the use of a chainsaw can require additional compatibility testing to that provided under ISO 16073-2 . Note: ISO 16073-2 does not cover PPE for structural firefighting, for use against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards, or for use where a reflective outer surface is required. Who is ISO 16073‑2- Requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE for? ISO 16073‑2 on requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE is useful for:

BS ISO 16073-2:2019 history

• 2019 BS ISO 16073-2:2019 Wildland firefighting personal protective equipment. Requirements and test methods - Compatibility