Objective
- Develop a subpart to 42 CFR 84 to address suit technology where the ensemble acts as the respirator
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- 42 CFR 84 Subpart J
- Polices and procedures
- Air Fed Suit manufacturers
- Regulatory agencies (OSHA)
- User groups (DOE,CDC,US Army, Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical Industries)
- ASTM F23
- Air Fed Suit users
- Air Fed Suit manufacturers
- Enforcement agencies
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Project Scope
- Develop a subpart for 42 CFR 84 regarding air suit respiratory protection requirements
Milestones
- Evaluate present air fed suit technology
- Coordinate respirator / suit performance requirements with ASTM
- Propose certification respiratory protection standards
- Develop new STPs and SOPs
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Outputs
- Develop a separate subpart for 42 CFR 84 that will allow for the certification of air-fed suit systems respiratory protection features
Outcomes
- Improve worker safety and health though use of air fed suit devices that meet national recognized standards. Performance criteria and specifications for air-fed protective ensembles do not currently exist
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