Standard No.:	GB/T 18664-2002
English Name:	Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
Chinese Name:	呼吸防护用品的选择、使用与维护
Chinese Classification:	C73    Articles for labor protection
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
ICS Classification:	13.340.30 13.340.30    Respiratory protective devices 13.340.30
Source Content Issued by:	AQSIQ
Issued on:	2002-3-1
Implemented on:	2002-10-1
Status:	to be superseded
Superseded by:	GB 18664-2025 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
Superseded on:	2026-9-1
Abolished on:	2026-09-01
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	16000 words
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This standard specifies principles, methods and requirements for the selection, use and maintenance of the respiratory protective equipment. This standard is applicable to the respiratory protective equipment used for preventing the hazard to human body due to oxygen deficiency and airborne contaminants in workplace. This standard is not applicable to the respiratory equipment for underwater operation, avigation and medical aid.

Foreword I Introduction II 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations 3.1 Terms and Definitions 3.2 Abbreviations 4 Selection of the Respiratory Protective Equipment 4.1 General Principles 4.2 Selection according to Hazardous Atmosphere 4.3 Selection according to Operating Conditions 4.4 Selection according to Operating Personnel 5 Use of the Respiratory Protective Equipment 5.1 General Principles 5.2 Use of the Respiratory Protective Equipment in IDLH Atmosphere 5.3 Use of the Respiratory Protective Equipment under low-temperature Atmosphere 5.4 Replacement of the Filter Element of the Air-purifying Respiratory Protective Equipment 5.5 Use of the Supplied Air Respiratory Protective Equipment 6 Maintenance of the Respiratory Protective Equipment 6.1 Examination and Maintenance of the Respiratory Protective Equipment 6.2 Cleaning and Sterilizing of the Respiratory Protective Equipment 6.3 Storage of the Respiratory Protective Equipment 7 Respiratory Protective Scheme 7.1 General Principles 7.2 Respiratory Protective Scheme Contents 7.3 Training Contents of the Respiratory Protection Appendix A (Informative) Factors being Considered in Hazardous Atmosphere Evaluation Appendix B (Normative) IDLH Concentration Appendix C (Informative) Cautionary Characteristics of Toxic Gas and Vapor Appendix D (Informative) Example for Selection of the Respiratory Protective Equipment Appendix E (Informative) Fit Test Appendix F (Informative) Medical Evaluation for the Ability to Use the Respiratory Protective Equipment Appendix G (Normative) Face-seal Check Appendix H (Informative) Examination Method for the Respiratory Protective Scheme Bibliography Figure 1 Selection Procedure of the Respiratory Protective Equipment Table 1 Classification of the Respiratory Protective Equipment Table 2 APF of Various Respiratory Protective Equipment Table 3 Selection of Respiratory Protective Equipment according to Hazardous Atmosphere