Safety Regulations; Niosh Approval Information; Niosh Cautions And Limitations - MSA G1 Operating Manual

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Safety Regulations

This respirator complies with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regulation under 42 CFR Part
84.
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NIOSH Approval Information

WARNING!
Read and obey all NIOSH approval limitations.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
1.1.1 Certifying Agency Contact Information
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Phone: 800-CDC-4636
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NIOSH Cautions and Limitations

A- Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B- Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C- Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight
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fitting facepieces or six cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or helmets.
Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that
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cartridges and canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs.
J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L- Follow the manufacturer's User Instructions for changing cartridges, canisters and/or filters.
All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used and maintained in accordance with
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MSHA, OSHA and other applicable regulations.
Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the
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configuration as specified by the manufacturer.
Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and
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maintenance of these respirators.
P- NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
BB- Not for use for entry into atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
CC- For entry, do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
Respirators are to be fit tested prior to use with the heaviest cartridges, canisters, filters and/or
FF- accessories intended to be used. Fit testing should also be conducted while wearing all personal
protective equipment intended to be used. See User's Instruction for fit test requirements.
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