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This standard specifies the test gases, test pressures and equipment categories for the use of fuel gases. It is considered a superordinate document for the special equipment standards that fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2016/426 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on equipment for the The TRGS 500 "Protective measures" specifies the Hazardous Substances Ordinance (Gef-StoffV) by describing protective measures for activities involving hazardous substances. These measures are intended to protect employees from inhalation, oral, dermal and physical-chemical hazards. gaseous fuels and repealing Directive 2009/142/EC. The standard contains recommendations on the use of gases and pressures when carrying out the tests.

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