This standard 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. The standard covers the use of
respirators to protect persons against the
inhalation of harmful air contaminants and
against oxygen-deficient atmospheres in the
workplace. The following are not covered by
this standard:a) underwater breathing devices;b) aircraft oxygen systems;c) supplied-air suits;d) use of respirators under military combat
conditions, ande) medical inhalators and resuscitators.