GroundRules
42 CFR 84.61: General construction requirements.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 42—Public Health
- CHAPTER I—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- SUBCHAPTER G—OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
- PART 84—APPROVAL OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- Subpart G—General Construction and Performance Requirements
(a) Respirators will not be accepted by the Institute for examination, inspection and testing unless they are designed on sound engineering and scientific principles, constructed of suitable materials and evidence good workmanship.
(b) Respirator components which come into contact with the wearer's skin shall be made of nonirritating materials.
(c) Components replaced during or after use shall be constructed of materials which will not be damaged by normal handling.
(d) Mouthpieces, hoods, helmets, and facepieces, except those employed in single-use respirators, shall be constructed of materials which will withstand repeated disinfection as recommended by the applicant in his instructions for use of the device.
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