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Respirator Standards: Policy and Standards Development - FY10

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Current Information can be found at: Respirator Approval: Policy and Standards Development - FY11

Objective

Develop policies and standards related to PPE can be used to update 42 CFR Part 84
Develop supporting test procedures and guidance documents

Applicable Standards

42 CFR Part 84
29 CFR 1910 .134

Key Partners

Regulators
Academicians
Respirator Manufacturers
Certifiers and users worldwide

Stakeholders

Regulators
Manufacturers
Employers
Certification agencies
Employees

Project Scope

Participate with stakeholders in the development and promulgation of new requirements for PPE and in particular, respiratory protection

Milestones

2 Regulatory Modules
8 Guidance Documents
20 Outcomes/End Outcomes
120 Documented Stakeholder Meetings
2 Peer Reviewed Program Outputs

Outputs

Updates to 42 CFR Part 84
Updates to other Standard Development Organization
STPs for Certification
Guidance Products

Outcomes

Improved Respirator Standards and Guidance

Page last updated: April 5, 2010
Page last reviewed: April 5, 2010
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory