MSHA - Code of Federal Regulations - 30 CFR 75.1714-1
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30 CFR § 75.1714-1
Approved self-rescue devices.


The requirements of §75.1714 shall be met by making available to each person referred to in that section a self-rescue device or devices, which have been approved by MSHA and NIOSH under 42 CFR part 84, as follows:

(a) A 1-hour SCSR;

(b) A SCSR of not less than 10 minutes and a 1-hour canister; or

(c) Any other self-contained breathing apparatus which provides protection for a period of 1 hour or longer and which is approved for use by MSHA as a self-rescue device when used and maintained as prescribed by MSHA.


[43 FR 54246, Nov. 21, 1978, as amended at 45 FR 80502, Dec. 5, 1980; 60 FR 30398, June 8, 1995]