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42 CFR §84.195

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Flexible breathing tubes used in conjunction with respirators shall be designed and constructed to prevent:
  1. (a)Restriction of free head movement;
  2. (b)Disturbance of the fit of facepieces, mouthpieces, hoods, or helmets;
  3. (c)Interference with the wearer's activities; and
  4. (d)Shutoff of airflow due to kinking, or from chin or arm pressure.