Develop a subpart for 42 CFR 84 regarding air suit respiratory protection requirements
Milestones
Q2-3 Evaluate present air fed suit technology
Q3 Draft initial concept paper
Q4 Conduct Public meeting to solicit stakeholder feedback
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
