Multiple organizations have made their standards related to COVID-19, including ventilators, medical devices, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) freely available. Registration may be required, and the standards may be read-only and cannot be downloaded. This is a selected list of standards and shouldn't be considered exhaustive.
UC San Diego Researchers:
IEEE has created a custom search for standards and other IEEE documents relevant to COVID-19.
Here are links to specific ASTM standards, for UC San Diego affiliates. Members of the public can register to access read-only versions.
Masks
Medical Gowns
Gloves
Hand Sanitizers
Respirators
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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation - Ventilators, Masks, Gowns and Surgical Drapes, Gloves, Sterilization and Disinfection (many of the links refer to other standards) |
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European Commission - Masks, Protective Clothing, Surgical Drapes, Gloves |
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International Organization for Standards - Gloves, Ventilators, Protective Clothing, Medical Devices, Security and Resilience, Risk Management, Anesthetic and Respiratory Equipment, Medical Electrical Equipment |
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International Electrochemical Commission - Medical Electrical Equipment (IEC 60601-1)
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers - ASHRAE has made some standards freely available in read-only format (including Ventilation of Health Care Facilities). They also have a COVID-19 resources section that includes guidelines and other resources related to reopening, buildings, filtration/disinfection, and transportation. |
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National Fire Protection Association - Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management; Health Care Facilities, Protective Clothing; Fire Department Infection Control |
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