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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 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 |
§ 84.75 - Half-mask facepieces, full facepieces, mouthpieces; fit; minimum requirements.
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§ 84.75 Half-mask facepieces, full facepieces, mouthpieces; fit; minimum requirements.
(a) Half-mask facepieces and full facepieces shall be designed and constructed to fit persons with various facial shapes and sizes, either:
(1) By providing more than one facepiece size; or
(2) By providing one facepiece size which will fit varying facial shapes and sizes.
(b) Full facepieces shall provide for the optional use of corrective spectacles or lenses which shall not reduce the respiratory protective qualities of the apparatus.
(c) Apparatus with mouthpieces shall be equipped with noseclips which are securely attached to the mouthpiece or apparatus and provide an airtight seal.
(d) Facepieces shall be designed to prevent eyepiece, spectacle, and lens fogging.