Closed Circuit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

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.

Meeting held at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA on August 20, 2008

Pre-meeting Information

Draft for discussion “Concept standard for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN), full facepiece, closed circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)” dated 10/30/04 [PDF – 1,620 KB]

Draft for discussion “Concept standard for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN), full facepiece, closed circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)” dated 6/20/05 [PDF – 1,840 KB]

Draft for discussion “Concept standard for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN), full facepiece, closed circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)” dated 11/4/05 [PDF – 1,970 KB]

Draft for discussion “Draft Subpart Q; Closed-circuit self-containing breathing apparatus: dated 5/28/08 [PDF – 3,000 KB]

73 FR 38225; 7/3/08 [PDF – 748 KB]

Meeting Information

Meeting agenda [PDF – 71 KB]

Attendee list [PDF – 2,380 KB]

Presentation by Jonathan Szalajda (NPPTL/NIOSH) entitled “Respirator standards development and meeting overview” [PDF – 1,010 KB]

Presentation by Frank Palya, Jr. (NPPTL/NIOSH) entitled “Proposed concepts of draft subpart Q; closed-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus” [PDF – 955 KB]

Presentation by Les Boord (NPPTL/NIOSH) entitled “NPPTL stakeholder meeting” [PDF – 997 KB]

Presentation by Jonathan Szalajda (NPPTL/NIOSH) entitled “Respirator standards development and meeting wrap-up” [PDF – 609 KB]

Posters from meeting sessions [PDF – 2,870 KB]

Submissions in order of receipt

Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) –7/10/08 [PDF – 369 KB]

Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) –8/18/08 [PDF – 138 KB]

Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) (3) – 08/21/08 [PDF – 247 KB]

Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) (2) – 08/21/08 [PDF – 188 KB]

Submission to NIOSH Docket from Doug Anderson (Biomarine Incorporated) (1) – 08/21/08 [PDF – 148 KB]

Submission to NIOSH Docket from Robert Sell (Dräger Safety) – 9/30/08 [PDF – 2,510 KB]

Post-Meeting Information

Meeting transcript ( 18,180 KB]