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Note: The following appendices serve as non-mandatory guidelines to assist employees and employers in complying with the appropriate requirements of this section. However paragraph 1926.65(g) makes mandatory in certain circumstances the use of Level A and Level B PPE protection.
This appendix sets forth the non-mandatory examples of tests which may be used to evaluate compliance with 1926.65(g)(4) (ii) and (iii). Other tests and other challenge agents may be used to evaluate compliance.
CAUTION
Visually inspect all parts of the suit to be sure they are positioned correctly and secured tightly before putting the suit back into service. Special care should be taken to examine each exhaust valve to make sure it is not blocked.
Care should also be exercised to assure that the inside and outside of the suit is completely dry before it is put into storage.
[85 FR 8736, Feb. 18, 2020]