New ISO Standard to Improve Cab Air Quality for Machine Operators

The new ISO 23875 standard aims to improve safety by applying engineering controls to conduct air quality testing within the operator cab.

December 1, 2020
Sara Jensen
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In this episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Jeff Moredock, Chair, ISO TC-82 Mining Working Group 9 and SVP at Sy-Klone International, about a new ISO standard being developed for cab air quality. ISO 23875 is designed to protect machine operators from harmful, respirable particulate found outside the equipment cab in mining environments. 

      

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