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Outputs: Respirator Certification

Respirator certifications are a significant output of the PPT Program. Some statistics regarding the Respirator Certification Program are provided here.

Respirator Certification from 1972 - July 31, 2008

Type of Respirator Total Certified
13F - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) 549
14G - Gas Masks 191
19C - Supplied-Air Respirators (SAR) 376
21C - Particulate Respirators 678
23C - Chemical Cartridge Respirator 2304
84A - Particulate Filter Respirator 4618
CBRN Air-Purifying Respirators (CBRN/APER) / Sub Category of 14G 5
CBRN Air-Purifying Respirators (CBRN/APR) / Sub Category of 14G 11
CBRN Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) / Sub Category of 13F 59
Chemical Cartridge Respirator (CBRN Loose-Fitting PAPR) Sub Category of 23C 2
Chemical Cartridge Respirator (CBRN Tight-Fitting PAPR) Sub Category of 14G 9
Grand Total 8802

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