Standard Application for the Approval of Respirators,
Version 7

Installing the Standard Application

Download SAF_Version7_2009-10-05/saf_v7.zip into a temporary folder.
Extract the files into a temporary folder by double-clicking the file "saf_v7.exe" (default is c:\temp\niosh).
Run "setup.exe" which will be in the temporary folder.
Accept the default settings

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.

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.

Application Installation Procedures

Important Note for IT Departments with Users Running SAF Version 7 [PDF - 14 KB]
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 - 178 KB]
Provides step-by-step instructions accompanied by screenshots for the installation of SAF version 7.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions for SAF Version 7 [PDF - 127 KB]

For a complete set of application procedures, contact NIOSH at 412-386-6111 or by Email at npptl@cdc.gov.