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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 H - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus |
§ 84.72 - Breathing tubes; minimum requirements.
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§ 84.72 Breathing tubes; minimum requirements.
Flexible breathing tubes used in conjunction with breathing apparatus shall be designed and constructed to prevent:
(a) Restriction of free head movement;
(b) Disturbance of the fit of facepieces and mouthpieces;
(c) Interference with the wearer's activities; and
(d) Shutoff of airflow due to kinking, or from chin or arm pressure.