La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § III-1122

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section III-1122 - Materials

A. All parts of an EPD shall be free from sharp edges or projections that could cause harm or discomfort to the wearer.

B. A headband shall be capable of holding the EPD securely under normal operating conditions. It shall be capable of easy adjustment and replacement.

C. Material(s) utilized in any portion of an EPD shall be of durable quality; i.e., material characteristics shall not undergo appreciable alterations under the influence of ageing or of the circumstances of use to which the device is normally subjected (exposure to rain, sun, cold, dust, vibrations, contact of the skin, effects of sweat, or of products applied to skin or hair).

D. Material(s) commonly known to cause skin irritation or disease shall not be used for those parts of the device which come into contact with the skin.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § III-1122

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 27:66 (January 2001).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:190.