Head harnesses; minimum requirements.

  1. Law
  2. CFR 42
  3. Public Health
  4. Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services
  5. Occupational Safety and Health Research and Related Activities
  6. Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices
  7. Chemical Cartridge Respirators
  8. Head harnesses; minimum requirements.

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§ 84.201 Head harnesses; minimum requirements.

(a)

(1) Facepieces for chemical cartridge respirators other than single-use vinyl chloride shall be equipped with adjustable and replaceable head harnesses designed and constructed to provide adequate tension during use and an even distribution of pressure over the entire area in contact with the face.

(2) Facepieces for single-use vinyl chloride respirators shall be equipped with adjustable head harnesses designed and constructed to provide adequate tension during use and an even distribution of pressure over the entire area in contact with the face.

(b) Mouthpieces shall be equipped where applicable, with an adjustable and replaceable harness designed and constructed to hold the mouthpiece in place.


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