DIN EN 1073-1:2016-09

This document (EN 1073-1:2016+AC:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 "Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets", the secretariat of which is held by DIN. The responsible German committee is Working Committee NA 075-05-03 AA "Protective clothing against chemicals and radioactive contamination" in the standards committee Personal Protective Equipment (NPS) at DIN. The document contains the corrections from the European Corrigendum AC:2016. This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for protective clothing, ventilated by an independent supply of air from an uncontaminated source, protecting the body and the respiratory system of the wearer against solid airborne particles including radioactive contamination. This kind of protective clothing can be provided with an emergency breathing facility. This European Standard does not apply for the protection against ionizing radiation and the protection of patients against contamination with radioactive substances by diagnostic and/or therapeutic measures.