§84.177. Total noise level test—PAPR classes HE and PAPR100.
42 C.F.R. § 84.177
Noise levels generated by any powered air-purifying respirators that cover the ears (i.e., hood or helmet) will be measured at the entrance to each ear at maximum airflow obtainable and must not exceed 80 dBA.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 85 FR 20608, Apr. 14, 2002, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 3, 5, 7, 811, 842(h), 844.
Source
Source: 60 FR 30355, June 8, 1995, unless otherwise noted.