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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 42 - Public Health |
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Chapter I - Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter G - Occupational Safety and Health Research and Related Activities |
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Part 84 - Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices |
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Subpart K - Air-Purifying Particulate Respirators |
§ 84.181 - Communication performance test - PAPR class PAPR100.
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§ 84.181 Communication performance test - PAPR class PAPR100.
(a) Powered air-purifying respirators must be designed to allow for proper communication while worn.
(b) A Modified Rhyme Test[7] will be used to test the wearer's ability to communicate efficiently.
(c) The communications requirement is met if the overall performance rating is greater than or equal to 70 percent.