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Photo of air hose used on an airline respirator that was not approved for use by NIOSH.  The airhose also showed excessive wear. Photo ID: 1398
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Category:

PPE

Hazard:

Inadequate air supply

Standard Violated:

1910.134(d)(1)(ii) and 1910.134(h)(4)(i)

Corrective Action:

Use of NIOSH approved fittings and hoses on airline respirators, as well as using employees trained in repairing the system.

Description:

Photo of air hose used on an airline respirator that was not approved for use by NIOSH. The airhose also showed excessive wear.