Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
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 H - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus |
§ 84.100 - Man tests 1, 2, 3, and 4; requirements.
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§ 84.100 Man tests 1, 2, 3, and 4; requirements.
Man tests 1, 2, 3, and 4, set forth in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this subpart, respectively, prescribe the duration and sequence of specific activities. These tests will be conducted to -
(a) Familiarize the wearer with the apparatus during use;
(b) Provide for a gradual increase in activity;
(c) Evaluate the apparatus under different types of work and physical orientation; and
(d) Provide information on the operating and breathing characteristics of the apparatus during actual use.