ANSI Z88.2 Respiratory Protection
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ANSI Z88.2 Document Information:
Title
Respiratory Protection
American National Standards Institute
Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1992
Scope:
This standard sets forth accepted practices for respirator users;
provides information and guidance on the proper selection, use, and care
of respirators; and contains requirements for establishing and
regulating respirator programs. The standard covers the use of
respirators to protect persons against the inhalation of harmful air
contaminants and against oxygen-deficient atmospheres in the workplace.
The following are not covered by this standard:
- underwater breathing devices;
- aircraft oxygen systems;
- use of respirators under military combat conditions; and
- medical inhalators and resuscitators.
Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to provide information and guidance on
the proper selection and use of respirators that will help safeguard the
life and health of users. This standard is written for all persons
concerned with respiratory protection, but especially for those
primarily responsible for establishing and administrating an acceptable
respirator program. The standard contains requirements recommended for
use by enforcement authorities in establishing regulations or codes on
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