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Escape Device Testing and Certification

Respiratory Protection: Certification of Escape Devices According to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425

When evacuating people from dangerous areas, every second and breath counts. Escape devices provide the necessary level of safety to bring a person into a safe environment quickly and reliably.

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We test your escape device according to the requirements of the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 so that it meets the highest safety standards.
Among others, DEKRA tests:
  • Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape according to EN 13794
  • Air-purifying apparatus with a hood according to EN 403
  • Air-purifying self-rescuers with a mouthpiece assembly according to EN 404
  • Chemical oxygen self-rescuers (KO2) according to EN 401
  • Escape hoods according to DIN 58639 and EN 1146
  • Compressed air breathing apparatus for escape purposes according to EN 14529 and EN 402
Our range of tests is supplemented by the following:
  • Measurement of breathing gas temperature
  • Measurement of the O2 and CO2 content in the inhaled air
  • Performance when exposed to oxidizing substances
DEKRA also tests escape equipment for compliance with:
ASG recommendations (recommendations for respiratory protective equipment in mining)