"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart O: Wearability test requirements"

This standard describes the requirements for the wearability test for closed-circuit escape respirators. See detailed view for additional notes.

"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart O: Additional testing"

This standard describes the additional testing requirements for closed-circuit escape respirators. This includes several additional ISO and EN standards incorporated by reference. See detailed view for additional notes.

"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart D: Certificates of Approval; contents"

(a) The certificate of approval shall contain a classification and a description of the respirator or combination of respirators for which it is issued, as provided in this part. (b) The certificate of approval shall specifically set forth any restrictions or limitations on the respirator's use in hazardous atmospheres. (c) Each certificate of approval shall be accompanied by the drawings and specifications (and lists thereof) submitted by the applicant in accordance with §84.11. These drawings and specifications shall be referenced in the certificate of approval, and shall be maintained by the applicant. The drawings and specifications listed in each certificate of approval shall set forth in detail the design and construction requirements which shall be met by the applicant during commercial production of the respirator. (d) Each certificate of approval shall be accompanied by a reproduction of the approval label design to be employed by the applicant with each approved respirator, as provided in §84.33. (e) No test data or specific laboratory findings will accompany any certificate of approval, however, the Institute will release pertinent test data and specific findings upon written request by the applicant, or as required by statute or regulation. (f) Each certificate of approval shall also contain the approved quality control plan as specified in §84.42.

"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart O: Registration of CCER units upon purchase"

This standard describes the requirements of a closed-circuit escape respirator when purchased. See detailed view for additional notes.

"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart D: Approval labels and markings; approval of contents; use"

(a) Full-scale reproductions of approval labels and markings, and a sketch or description of the method of application and position on the harness, container, canister, cartridge, filter, or other component, together with instructions for the use and maintenance of the respirator shall be submitted to the Institute for approval. (b) Approval labels shall bear the emblem of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the seal of the Department of Health and Human Services, the applicant's name and address, an approval number assigned by the Institute and, where appropriate, restrictions or limitations placed upon the use of the respirator by the Institute. The approval number assigned by the Institute shall be designated by the prefix TC and a serial number. (c) The Institute shall, where necessary, notify the applicant when additional labels, markings, or instructions will be required. (d) Approval labels and markings shall only be used by the applicant to whom they were issued. See part (e) below: (f) The use of any Institute approval label obligates the applicant to whom it is issued to maintain or cause to be maintained the approved quality control sampling schedule and the acceptable quality level for each characteristic tested, and to assure that it is manufactured according to the drawings and specifications upon which the certificate of approval is based. (g) Each respirator, respirator component, and respirator container shall, as required by the Institute to assure quality control and proper use of the respirator, be labeled distinctly to show the name of the applicant, and the name and letters or numbers by which the respirator or respirator component is designated for trade purposes, and the lot number, serial number, or approximate date.