NF ISO 16976-8, S76-008-8 (04/2023)

This document describes requirements for factors related to human physiology, ergonomics and performance for the development of standards for the performance requirements, testing and use of respiratory protective devices (RPDs) . This document provides recommendations for generic ergonomic factors related to RPDs. It specifies the principles related to — the biomechanical interaction between the APR and the human body, and — the interaction between the APR and the human senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and contact with the skin. This document does not address requirements related to the specific risks for which the RPA is designed.
(Automatic translation from French)