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Certified Product Investigation Process (CPIP) - FY11

Objective

To maintain the quality of NIOSH Certified respiratory protective devices used in the field by investigating and resolving reports of product nonconformance issues in a timely manner.
Respond to all reports of nonconforming respirators.
Evaluate corrective actions taken by approval holders to ensure conformance to the criteria listed in 42 CFR, Part 84.

Applicable Standards

None

Key Partners

NFPA
IAFF
SEI
MSHA
OSHA
FDA
EPA

Stakeholders

Respirator Users
Enforcement Agencies
Emergency Responders
Respirator manufacturers worldwide - # of new manufacturing codes issued since 2004 - 2010:

Total -79
US -32
Non -47

Project Scope

Communicate and interact with manufacturers and distributors world-wide.
Respond to various levels of demand.
Establish and enforce accountability for nonconformances.

Milestones

None

Outputs

3 Firefighter reports generated
26 CPIP investigations completed
7 User Notices issued
10 NIOSH Approvals rescinded
3 Stop-sale requests
Major field investigation resulted in expanded surveillance program.

Outcomes

Ensure that NIOSH approved respiratory devices continue to meet or exceed the criteria on which the approval was based.
Improved respirator components.

Page last updated: August 15, 2011
Page last reviewed: August 15, 2011
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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