Certification Program Support for Respirator Manufacturers

Standard Application for the Approval of Respirators, Version 7

Installing the Standard Application:

1. Download saf_v7.exe into a temporary folder
2. Extract the files into a temporary folder by double-clicking the file "saf_v7.exe" (default is c:\temp\niosh).
3. Run "setup.exe" which will be in the temporary folder.
4. Accept the default settings

Download SAF_Version7_2009-10-05/saf_v7.zip (zip file)

The application will be installed in the folder "c:\niosh".  If an earlier version of the software has been installed, the template data file "saf_data.mdb" will be overwritten.  Other previously created data files will not be overwritten.  Instructions on running the software are included in the "readme.txt" file.

Important Note for IT Departments with Users Running SAF Version 7
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Provides information useful to network administrators about the installation of Microsoft Active X Data Object Library. This software must be present in order for SAF version 7 to function.

Installation Instructions for SAF Version 7
PDF 178KB (4 pages)
Provides step-by-step instructions accompanied by screenshots for the installation of SAF version 7.  

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions for SAF Version 7
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions for the installation of SAF version 7.  

For a complete set of application procedures, contact NIOSH at 412-386-4000 or by E-mail at npptl@cdc.gov.

NOTE:  The application software requires the entry of a manufacturer code.  Manufacturer codes for NIOSH approval holders are included in the software.  If your company is not currently an approval holder, please contact NIOSH for the assignment of a manufacturer code.

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