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CBRN Guidance Documents - FY08

Objective

Publish user guidance documents focused on:

CBRN respirators
CBRN recognition
Cautions and limitations interpretation
Standardization of terms

Diagram of (C B R N) (S C B A)

Applicable Standards

42 CFR Part 84 with Letters to Manufacturers
29 CFR 1910 .134, .156, and 30 CFR 311
NFPA 1981, 1404, and 1852

Key Partners

NIST
ECBC
NFPA
DHS
OSHA
EPA

Stakeholders

ISEA
AIHA
Respirator manufacturers
USSS
FBI
CBIRF
NTOA
IAB

Firefighter wearing S C B A

Project Scope

Conduct research and write recommendations for use of CBRN respirators before, during, and after an incident. Compliment text with supporting images
Attend user training academies for validation of guidance

Milestones

1Q FY07 - 3Q FY07 - Incorporated peer review comments and admin edits in CBRN SCBA User's Guide
4Q FY07 - Designed generic drawing that defines new technical requirements of NFPA 1981- 2007 SCBA
2Q FY08 - NIOSH docket # 052 webpage built & posted
3Q FY08 - Submit and expedite publishing SCBA guides

Outputs

CBRN SCBA Reference Guide - Draft
Training Aid for the Use of CBRN SCBA - Draft
CBRN APR User's Guide - Internal Draft
CBRN APER User's Guide - Working Draft

Outcomes

Improve knowledge, skills, and abilities
Stakeholders adopt user guidance documents
User guidance saves lives in actual terrorism attack

Person wearing (C B R N) ensemble

Page last updated: August 08, 2008
Page last reviewed: August 08, 2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)