ASTM F 3387 : 2023
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Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection
Hardcopy , PDF
English
06-11-2023
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F 23
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| DocumentType |
Standard Practice
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| Pages |
32
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| PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
1.1This practice sets forth minimally accepted practices for occupational respirator use; provides information and guidance on the proper selection, use, and maintenance of respirators; and contains requirements for establishing, implementing, and evaluating respirator programs.
1.2This practice covers the use of respirators to protect persons against the inhalation of harmful air contaminants and oxygen-deficient atmospheres in the workplace. The following are not covered by this practice:
1.2.1Underwater breathing devices,
1.2.2Aircraft oxygen systems,
1.2.3Supplied-air suits,
1.2.4Use of respirators under military combat conditions, and
1.2.5Medical inhalators and resuscitators.
1.3Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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| ASTM F 3537 : 2021 | Standard Guide for Respirator Fit Testing Methods |
| ASTM F 3407 : 2021 | Standard Test Method for Respirator Fit Capability for Negative-Pressure Half-Facepiece Particulate Respirators |
| ASTM F 3620 : 2022 | Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection—Respirator Use—Physical Qualifications for Personnel |
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