Closed Circuit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
July 2008
NIOSH Docket Number 39-A
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is working to develop appropriate standards and test procedures for respiratory devices used to protect workers in hazardous environments. NIOSH has initiated a program to update portions of 42 CFR Part 84 to promote improved performance and reliability of Closed-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (CC-SCBA).
This docket collects public comments related to the development of new, comprehensive standards for certifying CC-SCBA. Information submitted to the docket will be considered in the context of development of conceptual standards for CC-SCBAs, as well as updating equipment performance requirements to improve respirator user safety and health.
Related Docket
Meeting held at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA on August 20, 2008
Pre-meeting Information
Draft for discussion “Draft Subpart Q; Closed-circuit self-containing breathing apparatus: dated 5/28/08pdf icon [PDF – 3,000 KB]
73 FR 38225; 7/3/08pdf icon [PDF – 748 KB]
Meeting Information
Meeting agendapdf icon [PDF – 71 KB]
Attendee listpdf icon [PDF – 2,380 KB]
Presentation by Jonathan Szalajda (NPPTL/NIOSH) entitled “Respirator standards development and meeting overview”pdf icon [PDF – 1,010 KB]
Presentation by Les Boord (NPPTL/NIOSH) entitled “NPPTL stakeholder meeting”pdf icon [PDF – 997 KB]
Presentation by Jonathan Szalajda (NPPTL/NIOSH) entitled “Respirator standards development and meeting wrap-up”pdf icon [PDF – 609 KB]
Posters from meeting sessionspdf icon [PDF – 2,870 KB]
Submissions in order of receipt
Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) –7/10/08pdf icon [PDF – 369 KB]
Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) –8/18/08pdf icon [PDF – 138 KB]
Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) (3) – 08/21/08pdf icon [PDF – 247 KB]
Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) (2) – 08/21/08pdf icon [PDF – 188 KB]
Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) (1) – 08/21/08pdf icon [PDF – 148 KB]
Submission to NIOSH Docket from Robert Sell (Dräger Safety) – 9/30/08pdf icon [PDF – 2,510 KB]
Post-Meeting Information
Meeting transcriptpdf icon ( 18,180 KB]