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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart A: General Information"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart A: General Information"
The purpose of the regulations contained in this part 84 is: (a) To establish procedures and prescribe requirements which must be met in filing applications for approval by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of respirators or changes or modifications of approved respirators; (b) To establish a schedule of fees to be charged each applicant for the inspections, examinations, and testing conducted by the Institute under the provisions of this part; (c) To provide for the issuance of certificates of approval or modifications of certificates of approval for respirators which have met the applicable construction, performance, and respiratory protection requirements set forth in this part; and (d) To specify minimum requirements and to prescribe methods to be employed by the Institute and by the applicant in conducting inspections, examinations, and tests to determine the effectiveness of respirators used during entry into or escape from hazardous atmospheres.DescriptionThe purpose of the regulations contained in this part 84 is: (a) To establish procedures and prescribe requirements which must be met in filing applications for approval by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of respirators or changes or modifications of approved respirators; (b) To establish a schedule of fees to be charged each applicant for the inspections, examinations, and testing conducted by the Institute under the provisions of this part; (c) To provide for the issuance of certificates of approval or modifications of certificates of approval for respirators which have met the applicable construction, performance, and respiratory protection requirements set forth in this part; and (d) To specify minimum requirements and to prescribe methods to be employed by the Institute and by the applicant in conducting inspections, examinations, and tests to determine the effectiveness of respirators used during entry into or escape from hazardous atmospheres.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Man tests 1, 2, 3, 4; requirements"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Man tests 1, 2, 3, 4; requirements"
This standard describes the minimum test requirements and reporting for the man tests 1, 2, 3, and 4 for self-contained breathing apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.DescriptionThis standard describes the minimum test requirements and reporting for the man tests 1, 2, 3, and 4 for self-contained breathing apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Man test 5; requirements"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Man test 5; requirements"
This standard describes the minimum test requirements for the man test 5 including sample duration, wearer manipulation and fit for self-contained breathing apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.DescriptionThis standard describes the minimum test requirements for the man test 5 including sample duration, wearer manipulation and fit for self-contained breathing apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Man test 6: requirements"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Man test 6: requirements"
This standard describes the minimum test requirements for the man test 6 including wearer manipulation, positioning and fit for self-contained breathing apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.DescriptionThis standard describes the minimum test requirements for the man test 6 including wearer manipulation, positioning and fit for self-contained breathing apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Man tests; performance requirements"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Man tests; performance requirements"
This standard describes the minimum performance requirements for all man tests, including service life, temperature, and wearer specifications for self-contained breathing apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.DescriptionThis standard describes the minimum performance requirements for all man tests, including service life, temperature, and wearer specifications for self-contained breathing apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Gas tightness test; minimum requirements"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart H: Gas tightness test; minimum requirements"
This standards specifies the minimum requirements for the gas tightness test including the atmosphere and number of people included in the test for self-contained breath apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.DescriptionThis standards specifies the minimum requirements for the gas tightness test including the atmosphere and number of people included in the test for self-contained breath apparatus. See detailed view for additional notes.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart I: Gas masks; description"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart I: Gas masks; description"
This standard specifies all of the descriptions and definitions of gas masks. See detailed view for additional notes.DescriptionThis standard specifies all of the descriptions and definitions of gas masks. See detailed view for additional notes.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart I: Canisters and cartridges in parallel; resistance requirements. "Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart I: Canisters and cartridges in parallel; resistance requirements. "
This standard specifies the resistance requirements for parallel cartridges and canisters for use in gas masks. Where two or more canisters or cartridges are used in parallel, their resistance to airflow shall be essentially equal.DescriptionThis standard specifies the resistance requirements for parallel cartridges and canisters for use in gas masks. Where two or more canisters or cartridges are used in parallel, their resistance to airflow shall be essentially equal.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart I: Canisters and cartridges; color and markings; requirements"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart I: Canisters and cartridges; color and markings; requirements"
This standard describes the requirements for color markings and labels which must comply with ANSI/ASSE Z88.7.DescriptionThis standard describes the requirements for color markings and labels which must comply with ANSI/ASSE Z88.7.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart I: Filters used with canisters and cartridges; location; replacement"Title
"Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices: Subpart I: Filters used with canisters and cartridges; location; replacement"
This standard describes the requirements for the location and replacement of filters used with canisters and cartridges in approved gas masks.DescriptionThis standard describes the requirements for the location and replacement of filters used with canisters and cartridges in approved gas masks.
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