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04/21/1986 - The M-17 gas mask may not be used by workers other than enlisted military personnel. |
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Standard Number: | 1910.134 |
April 21, 1986
Mr. Derek Mullins Dear Mr. Mullins: This is in response to your letter of March 24, concerning the use of nonapproved M-17 gas masks.
The M-17 gas mask is used for the protection of army personnel against
chemical warfare. The Mine Safety Appliance Company (MSA) was the principal
manufacturer of the mask under contract with the Department of Defense. From
my conversation with a technical representative of MSA, I learned that the
production of the M-17 was terminated in the early seventies. Since the
Defense Department owns the mold, MSA no longer stocks spare parts for this
mask. Furthermore, this mask was made in accordance with specifications for
military use. It may not pass the certification tests currently administered
[This document was edited on 03/22/99 to strike information that no longer reflects current OSHA policy.]
Since the M-17 is not approved by We hope we have addressed your concerns. Sincerely,
Ching-tsen Bien |
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