CO2 Deadspace Test System Mod - FY07

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Objective

Develop new CO2 Deadspace Test System with improved process controls/data acquisition and analysis system to replace the existing CO2 Deadspace Test System

Applicable Standards

42 CFR Part 84
29 CFR 1910.134

Key Partners

None

Stakeholders

Respirator manufacturers
Emergency responders
Respirator Users

Project Scope

Develop new test system to evaluate respirator CO2 deadspace.
Correlation tests of new and existing test systems to Equate test results.

Milestones

Complete breathing machine analysis - 6/30/07
Complete Standard Test Procedure - 9/30/07
Implement new CO2 Deadspace Test System - 1/1/08

Outputs

Revised Standard Test Procedure

Outcomes

Respirator manufacturer's adoption of new test system for evaluating respirator designs
Better assessment of CO2 buildup within respirator facepieces

Page last modified: July 23, 2007
Page last reviewed: July 23, 2007 (archived document)
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)