42 CFR §84.99
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- (a)The man tests described in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this subpart represent the workload performed in the mining, mineral, or allied industries by a person wearing the apparatus tested.
- (b)The apparatus tested will be worn by Institute personnel trained in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus, and the wearer will, before participating in these tests, pass a physical examination conducted by a qualified physician.
- (c)All man tests will be conducted by the Institute.
- (d)The apparatus will be examined before each man test to ensure that it is in proper working order.
- (e)Breathing resistance will be measured within the facepiece or mouthpiece and the wearer's pulse and respiration rate will be recorded during each 2 minute sample period prescribed in tests 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- (f)Man tests 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be conducted in duplicate.
- (g)If man tests are not completed through no fault of the apparatus, the test will be repeated.