EN 403:2004 – Respiratory Protective Devices for Self-Rescue

What is EN 403:2004? EN 403:2004 establishes requirements for respiratory protective devices (RPDs) intended for self-rescue in hazardous atmospheres. These devices are crucial for workers exposed to sudden toxic gas releases, smoke or oxygen-deficient environments in industries such as mining, chemical processing, firefighting, and confined space operations. The standard ensures that self-rescue equipment performs reliably […]
