Approvals: 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 

National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory 

P.O. Box 18070 

Pittsburgh, PA 15236 

Procedure No. CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0411 Revision: 1.1 Date: 23 December 2005

DURABILITY CONDITIONING PROCESS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, TRANSPORTATION AND 

ROUGH HANDLING USE CONDITIONS ON CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND 

NUCLEAR (CBRN) (AIR-PURIFYING OR SELF-CONTAINED) ESCAPE RESPIRATORS 

STANDARD TEST PROCEDURE (STP) 

1. PURPOSE

1.1. This procedure establishes the actions required for the Durability Conditioning Process 

for Environmental, Transportation and Rough Handling Conditions on the chemical, 

biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) (air-purifying or self-contained) escape 

respirators. 

1.2. The purpose of this test is to subject the CBRN escape respirator (ER) to a series of 

environmental, transportation, and rough handling conditions in order to test the items for 

durability. The anticipated primary application of CBRN ER is use by the general worker 

population exiting from an enclosed contaminated atmosphere such as an office building 

following a CBRN terrorist attack. Another anticipated user group is the multidiscipline 

emergency responders including emergency medical technicians, law enforcement 

officers and ambulance crews who will most likely store the CBRN ER in vehicle 

compartments. The environmental and transportation challenge tests represent conditions 

that a CBRN ER may experience from the point of issue that is induced by the user. The 

conditioning procedures described herein are not intended to assess manufacturers’ 

packaging, handling and shipping practices but to test the CBRN ER for design and unit 

packaging integrity and to ensure that the user receives a durable product that will 

provide adequate respiratory protection. Because of the one-time use application and thus 

the inability of the users to perform annual inspections on the CBRN ER, it is imperative 

to ensure that integrity is integral to the design and unit packaging of the CBRN ER. 

2. GENERAL

2.1. This STP describes the Durability Conditioning Process for Environmental, 

Transportation and Rough Handling Conditions (Drop Test) of the Chemical, Biological, 

Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) (air-purifying or self-contained) Escape Respirator in 

sufficient detail that a person knowledgeable in the appropriate technical field and MILSTD-810 (E or F) can select equipment with the necessary resolution and conduct the 

conditioning in accordance with the requirements of this procedure and MIL-STD-810 (E 

or F).

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3. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

3.1. Test Equipment

3.1.1. Environmental and Transportation Conditions 

3.1.1.1. High Temperature: The test facility shall comply with the requirements 

stated in MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4, Section 4.1. or equivalent. 

3.1.1.2. Low Temperature: The test facility shall comply with the requirements 

stated in MIL-STD-810F, Method 502.4, Section 4.1. or equivalent. 

3.1.1.3. Humidity: The test facility shall comply with the requirements stated in 

MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3, Section II-1.1. or equivalent. 

3.1.1.4. Vibration: The test facility shall comply with the requirements stated in 

MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Section 4.1. or equivalent. The 

vibration test surface shall have a wood containment fixture with 

adjustable wooden slats or separator fencing to keep the items 

individually contained and from falling off the test surface. A 

mechanical drawing is provided in Appendix A, illustrating one such 

possible design of the containment fixture. There shall be a minimum 

of 1.27 cm (0.5 in) space between the test items and the separator 

fencing. 

3.1.2. Rough Handling Drop Test

3.1.2.1 Tape measure graduated in specific increments. 

3.1.2.2 Bare concrete floor (no tile or carpeting). 

3.1.3. Figures 1, 2 and 3 illustrate a temperature humidity chamber that can be used for 

the high temperature, low temperature and humidity environmental challenge 

tests. Figure 4 illustrates a vibration control system. Both of these systems meet 

the requirements of MIL-STD-810(E or F). Contained in Appendix B: 

Environmental and Vibration Challenge Test Equipment List, is a list indicating 

test equipment, model numbers, and manufacturers; however, other test 

equipment and sources may be used provided the equipment meets the 

requirements of MIL-STD-810. 

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Figure 1. Temperature humidity chamber (storage area) 

Figure 2. Temperature humidity chamber and control panel

Figure 3. Control panel for temperature humidity chamber 

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Figure 4. Vibration control system with 4 x 4 foot vibration table 

3.2. Required CBRN ER Test Items

3.2.1. If the CBRN ER is an air-purifying type, 125 ER are required for this test with a 

minimum of 6 ER that anatomically fit the medium head size of the 

SMARTMAN manikin (manufactured by ILC Dover, Frederica, DE). 

3.2.2. If the CBRN ER is a self-contained type, six (6) medium size ER that 

anatomically fit the medium head size of the SMARTMAN manikin 

(Manufactured by ILC Dover; Frederica, DE) are required for this test. 

4. TESTING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

4.1. Prior to beginning any testing, all measuring equipment to be used must have been 

calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's calibration procedure and schedule. At a 

minimum, all measuring equipment utilized for this testing must have been calibrated 

within the preceding 12 months using a method traceable to the National Institute of 

Standards and Technology (NIST). 

4.2. Prior to beginning any testing, all test facilities, equipment and conditions must comply 

with the requirements of MIL-STD-810 (E or F) or equivalent. 

4.3. Normal laboratory safety practices must be observed. This includes safety precautions 

described in the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) General 

Laboratory Health and Safety Manual or site-specific procedures that are applicable to 

the health and safety requirements. 

4.3.1. Safety glasses, lab coats, and hard-toe shoes must be worn at all times. 

4.3.2. All test equipment shall be in a safe operating condition, and the test 

administrators shall comply with all equipment safety operating procedures. 

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5. PROCEDURE

Note: Reference Section 3. for equipment, model numbers and manufacturers. For calibration 

purposes use those described in the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals. 

5.1. This procedure describes the conditioning sequence that the CBRN ER must undergo 

before conducting the performance tests required by 42 CFR Part 84, the Statement of 

Standard for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Air-Purifying 

Escape Respirator, September 30, 2003 and the Statement of Standard for Chemical, 

Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Self- Contained Escape Respirator, 

September 30, 2003. This STP outlines the sample size, MIL-STD-810(F or E) Test 

Method, duration, sequence and package configuration for testing the CBRN ER. The 

CBRN ER shall be subjected to the high temperature, low temperature, humidity, 

vibration and drop tests in the unit Minimum Packaging Configuration as recommended 

by the manufacturer. 

5.2. Minimum Packaging Configuration

The applicant shall submit either 125 CBRN air-purifying ER or 6 CBRN self-contained 

ER (see Section 3.2. for respirator size requirements) for the laboratory durability 

conditioning process test. The ER submitted for this test by the applicants shall be 

exposed sequentially to high temperature, low temperature, humidity, vibration and drop 

tests. The CBRN ER shall be tested in the individual package Minimum Packaging 

Configuration. The tests represent environmental, transportation and rough handling 

conditions that the items may be subjected to while in the possession of the user. The 

manufacturer will provide the CBRN ER in their unit packaging, in their Minimum 

Packaging Configuration. The Minimum Packaging Configuration is the operational 

packaging state prior to use, such that immediately upon opening allows the user to don 

the respirator. 

5.3. Test Items

Indicate on the General Information Data Sheet contained in Appendix C: Durability Test 

Data Sheets, the following information about the applicant and their CBRN ER system: 

- NIOSH application number: 

- Name of manufacturer: 

- Model number of CBRN ER: 

- Type of CBRN ER (air-purifying or self-contained): 

- Date arrived: 

- Date of Test: 

- General condition of packaging: 

- Appearance of CBRN ER: 

- Any specific physical anomalies: 

- Type of test being conducted: 

The Appendix C: Durability Test Data Sheets consists of the following three sections: 

General Information, Test Incident Report, and Environmental and Transportation 

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Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheets. The General Information Data Sheet is to 

document basic information about the applicant and their CBRN ER system and to 

indicate test initiation and termination dates and times. The purpose of the Test Incident 

Report is to document any equipment failure or alteration to the procedure resulting from 

an unforeseen, external event such as an electrical power outage, storm, etc. and to 

document the corrective action taken. The purpose of the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheet is to document the 

condition of the test item after subjecting the item to each durability test challenge. 

5.4. Number Test Items

All test items shall be individually numbered with an indelible pen in 2 places or a single 

tag in a sequence so that the number can be traced to the NIOSH application number, 

manufacturer, model number and the test items can be tracked throughout the series of 

tests. For example, the ER can be ER1A1, ER2A1, ER3A1 meaning escape respirator 

applicant 1, escape respirator applicant 2, etc. 

5.5. Environmental, Vibration and Rough Handling Conditioning

Test initiation and termination dates and times shall be recorded on the General 

Information Data Sheet for all test conditions and test items: high temperature, low 

temperature, humidity, vibration and drop tests. After each of the environmental 

challenges, vibration challenges and drop tests, the condition of the test items shall be 

indicated on the Environmental and Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling 

Data Sheet. 

5.5.1. For the environmental conditioning, the test facility controls and testing 

procedures shall be in compliance with MIL-STD-810F. The temperature and 

humidity tests conducted in the environmental conditioning shall be conducted in 

accordance with the procedures classified under storage. 

5.5.2. High Temperature, MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4

5.5.2.1. Place the required quantity (See Section 3.2.) of CBRN ER per 

application, in the high temperature chamber. 

5.5.2.2. Adjust the chamber settings to 71°C (160°F) constant high temperature 

exposure per MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4. The rate of temperature 

change shall not be greater than 3°C (6°F) per minute to prevent 

thermal shock to the test items. Humidity control is not necessary for 

this particular high temperature test. 

5.5.2.3. Once the chamber has stabilized to 71°C (160°F), test items shall 

remain exposed for 5 weeks. 

5.5.2.4. At the completion of the 5 week storage period, adjust the chamber air 

temperature to controlled ambient conditions and maintain until 

temperature stabilization of the test item has been achieved. 

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5.5.2.5. Conduct a complete visual checkout of the test items and record results 

and any specific physical anomalies on the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheets. 

5.5.2.6. Next the items will be subjected to low temperature storage. 

5.5.3. Low Temperature, MIL-STD-810F, Method 502.4 

5.5.3.1. Place the CBRN ER in the low temperature test chamber per application. 

5.5.3.2. Adjust the chamber temperature setting to -31°C (-24°F) constant 

temperature exposure per MIL-STD-810F, Method 502.4, Basic Cold 

(C1). The rate of temperature change shall not be greater than 3°C 

(6°F) per minute to prevent thermal shock to the test items. 

5.5.3.3. Once the temperature has stabilized, test items shall remain exposed to 

-31°C (-24°F) for 72 hours. 

5.5.3.4. At the completion of the last cycle, adjust the chamber air temperature 

to controlled ambient conditions and maintain until temperature 

stabilization of the test item has been achieved. 

5.5.3.5. Conduct a complete visual checkout of the test items and record results 

and any specific physical anomalies on the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheets. 

5.5.3.6. Next the items will be subjected to humidity storage. 

5.5.4. Humidity, MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3

5.5.4.1. Place CBRN ER in the humidity test chamber per application. 

5.5.4.2. Adjust the chamber temperature setting to replicate the temperature and 

humidity conditions of a natural diurnal humidity cycle per MIL-STD810E, Method 507.3, Table 507.3-I, Natural, Hot-Humid, (Cycle 1). 

The rate of temperature change shall not be greater than 3°C (6°F) per 

minute to prevent thermal shock to the test items. 

5.5.4.3. Once temperature and humidity has stabilized as defined by the natural 

diurnal humidity cycle per MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3, Table 507.3-

I, Natural, Hot-Humid (Cycle 1), the test items shall remain exposed 

for 5 days as defined in Table 507.3-II, Natural, Cycle 1,Quick Look. 

5.5.4.4. At the completion of the last cycle, adjust the chamber air temperature 

and relative humidity to controlled ambient conditions and maintain 

until temperature and humidity stabilization of the test item has been 

achieved. 

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5.5.4.5. Conduct a complete visual checkout of the test items and record results 

and any specific physical anomalies on the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheets. 

5.5.4.6. Next the items will be subjected to vibration conditioning. 

5.5.5. Vibration Conditioning, MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5

5.5.5.1. For the vibration conditioning, the vibration control system shall use a 

containment fixture illustrated in Appendix A to segregate the test 

items from one another. The testing procedures shall be in compliance 

with MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5. 

5.5.5.2. Fasten the containment fixture on the vibration table of the vibration 

control system. 

5.5.5.3. The items shall be vibrated along the transverse, longitudinal and 

vertical axes. It may be necessary to orientate the test items in order to 

test all three of the axes. Figure 5 is an illustration of the axes of 

vibration. 

5.5.5.4. Place the CBRN ER in the transverse position in the individual 

compartments of the containment fixture. Adjust the sideboards and 

dowel-rods of the containment fixture if necessary so there is a 

minimum of 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) space around the perimeter of the test 

item. 

5.5.5.5. Adjust the setting of the vibration machine to replicate the vibration to 

be in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Annex A, 

Category 4, Section 2.2.1.c.1, Truck Transportation Over U.S. 

Highways. 

5.5.5.6. The test items shall be vibrated for 12 hours in the transverse position. 

5.5.5.7. When the items have been vibrated for 12 hours in the transverse 

position, rotate the items to the longitudinal position. Adjust the 

sideboards and dowel-rods of the containment fixture if necessary so 

there is a minimum of 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) space around the perimeter of 

the test item. 

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Figure 5. Axes of vibration 

5.5.5.8. Adjust the setting of the vibration machine to replicate the vibration to 

be in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Annex A, 

Category 4, Section 2.2.1.c.1, Truck Transportation Over U.S. 

Highways. 

5.5.5.9. The test items shall be vibrated for 12 hours in the longitudinal 

position. 

5.5.5.10. When the items have been vibrated for 12 hours in the longitudinal 

position, rotate the items to the vertical position. Adjust the sideboards 

and dowel-rods of the containment fixture if necessary so there is a 

minimum of 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) space around the perimeter of the test 

item. 

5.5.5.11. Adjust the setting of the vibration machine to replicate the vibration to 

be in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Annex A, 

Category 4, Section 2.2.1.c.1, Truck Transportation Over U.S. 

Highways. 

5.5.5.12. The test items shall be vibrated for 12 hours in the vertical position. 

5.5.5.13. Conduct a complete visual checkout of the test items and record results 

of any specific physical anomalies on the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning Data Sheets. 

5.5.5.14. Next perform the rough handling drop test on the CBRN ER. 

5.5.5.14.1. If the rough handling drop test is going to be performed at a 

different location, adequately package the CBRN ER test 

Longitudinal 

Vertical 

Transverse 

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items so shipping does not induce any damage and deliver 

them to the specified address for additional testing. 

5.6. Rough Handling Drop Test

5.6.1. The rough handling drop test shall be performed on the CBRN ER test items that 

were previously subjected to the environmental and vibration conditions. The 

CBRN ER shall be drop tested in their individual packaging container. The rough 

handling drop test consists of dropping each test item on all three axes one time. 

The rough handling drop test initiation and termination dates and times for all 

test items shall be recorded on the General Information Data Sheet. After each 

CBRN ER is dropped, the orientation of drop, location of impact on the package 

and resulting condition shall be documented on the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheet for each of the 3 

axes. The three axes of drop for each test item is illustrated in Figure 6. 

Figure 6. Axes of Impact 

NOTE: If the CBRN ER are in a nontransparent packaging container, mark the location 

of Drop 1, Drop 2 and Drop 3 on the unit packaging and the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning Data Sheets. 

5.6.2. Each CBRN ER test items shall be dropped on the 3 axes as illustrated in Figure 

6 from a height of 0.9144 meters (3 feet). 

5.6.3. For Drop 1, orientate a CBRN ER test item so the top surface will impact the 

concrete surface while positioning it so the lowest point of the test item is at the 

0.9144 meters (3 feet) elevation mark; in other words, maximize the height of the 

test item. 

Drop 1 

Top 

Drop 2 

Side 

Drop 3 

Front 

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5.6.4. Release the test item and after impact, conduct a complete visual checkout of the 

test item. Record on Environmental and Transportation Conditioning Data Sheets 

the test item number, impact surface (top) and any specific physical anomalies. 

The next step is to conduct drop 2 on the same test item. 

5.6.5. For drop 2, orientate a CBRN ER test item so the side surface will impact the 

concrete surface while positioning it so the lowest point of the test item is at the 

0.9144 meters (3 feet) elevation mark; in other words, maximize the height of the 

test item. 

5.6.6. Release the test item and after impact, conduct a complete visual checkout of the 

test item. Record on Environmental and Transportation Conditioning Data Sheets 

the impact surface (side) and any specific physical anomalies. The next step is to 

conduct drop 3 on the same test item. 

5.6.7. For drop 3, orientate a CBRN ER test item so the front surface will impact the 

concrete surface while positioning it so the lowest point of the test item is at the 

0.9144 meters (3 feet) elevation mark; in other words, maximize the height of the 

test item. 

5.6.8. Release the test item and after impact, conduct a complete visual checkout of the 

test item. Record on Environmental and Transportation Conditioning Data Sheets 

impact surface (front) and any specific physical anomalies. 

5.6.9. Drop test the remainder of the CBRN ER test items by repeating steps indicated 

in Sections 5.6.3. through 5.6.8 of this STP. 

5.6.10. Adequately package the drop-tested CBRN ER in multiple over-pack boxes so 

shipping does not induce any damage to the test items and deliver them to the 

specified address. The point of contact in the NIOSH, National Personal 

Protective Technology Laboratory Division, Respirator Branch, Certification, 

Evaluation, and Testing (CET) Section will provide the shipping address at the 

appropriate time. 

6 PASS OR FAIL CRITERIA

6.1. The criterion for passing this test is set forth in 42 CFR, Part 84, Subpart G, Section 

84.63(a)(c)(d). 

6.2. This test establishes the standard procedure for ensuring that: 

84.63 Test requirements; general. 

(a) Each respirator and respirator component shall when tested by the applicant and by the 

Institute, meet the applicable requirements set forth in subparts H through L of this part. 

(c) In addition to the minimum requirements set forth in subparts H through L of this part, 

the Institute reserves the right to require, as a further condition of approval, any additional 

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requirements deemed necessary to establish the quality, effectiveness, and safety of any 

respirator used as protection against hazardous atmospheres. 

(d) Where it is determined after receipt of an application that additional requirements will 

be required for approval, the Institute will notify the applicant in writing of these additional 

requirements, and necessary examinations, inspections, or tests, stating generally the 

reasons for such requirements, examinations, inspections, or tests. 

The ready-to-use configuration CBRN ER shall be subjected to additional NIOSH 

performance tests described in Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 84, the 

Statement of Standard for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) AirPurifying Escape Respirator, September 30, 2003 and the Statement of Standard for 

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Self- Contained Escape 

Respirator, September 30, 2003. The pass or fail criteria for these test items have been 

established in the applicable Title 42 CFR 84, the Statement of Standard for Chemical, 

Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Air-Purifying Escape Respirator, September 

30, 2003 and the Statement of Standard for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and 

Nuclear (CBRN) Self-Contained Escape Respirator, September 30, 2003. 

7. RECORDS AND TEST DATA SHEETS

7.1. All test data shall be recorded on the Environmental and Transportation Conditioning Data 

Sheets. 

7.2. All videotapes and photographs of the actual test being performed, or of the tested 

equipment shall be maintained in the task file as part of the permanent record. 

7.3. All equipment failing any portion of this test will be handled as follows: 

7.3.1. If the failure occurs on a new certification application, or extension of approval 

application, send a test report to the CET Section Team Leader and prepare the 

hardware for return to the manufacturer.

7.3.2. If the failure occurs on hardware examined under an off-the-shelf audit, the 

hardware will be examined by the Test Operator and the CET Section Team 

Leader for cause. All equipment failing any portion of this test may be sent to the 

manufacturer for examination and then returned to NIOSH. However, the 

hardware tested shall be held at the testing laboratory until authorized for release 

by the Respirator Branch Chief or designee, following the standard operating 

procedures outlined in the Procedure for Scheduling, and Processing PostCertification Product Audits, RB-SOP-0005-00

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APPENDIX A 

Containment Fixture Drawing 

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APPENDIX B 

Environmental and Vibration Challenge Test Equipment List 

ITEM MDL # S/N DATE CALIBRATED

Unholtz-Dickie Corp. 

Vibration Test System, 

Electrodynamic, with 

Accessories 

289 

Russells Technical 

Products 

Temp/Humidity Chamber 

with Research, Inc. 

Micristar Controller 

RDV100-705 

828E 

Spectral Dynamics 

Vibration Control 

System on 

Sun Sparc Station 4 

2550 

Ling Dynamic Systems 

Vibration System 

W/ components 

V-964LS 

Envirotronics Temp/ 

Humidity Chamber 

w/Research, Inc. 

Micristar Controller/ 

Honeywell Truline 

Chart Recorder 

EVH-100-2-705 

828-E11 

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Spectral Dynamics 

Vibration Control 

2550 

System on 

Sun Sparc Station 4 

Elliott Williams Chamber 

W/Systems Plus 

Controller 

And Honeywell Truline 

Chart Recorder 

(Walkin6) 

386 

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PCB Accelerometer 308B 

PCB Accelerometer 308B 

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APPENDIX C 

Durability Test Data Sheets 

General Information Data Sheet 

NIOSH application 

number:___________________________________________________________ 

Name of 

manufacturer:_______________________________________________________________ 

Model number of CBRN 

ER:___________________________________________________________ 

Type of CBRN ER: (air purifying or selfcontained):______________________________________ 

Date 

arrived:______________________________________________________________________ 

Test Date: 

__________________________________________________________________________ 

General condition of 

packaging:________________________________________________________ 

Appearance of CBRN ER and canisters (if 

applicable):_____________________________________ 

Any specific physical 

anomalies:________________________________________________________ 

Type of test being 

conducted:__________________________________________________________ 

Test operator signature:_________________________________________ 

Date:_______________ 

Laboratory Supervisor signature:__________________________________ 

Date:_______________ 

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ENVIRONMENTAL/TRANSPORTATION/ROUGH HANDLING: 

TEST DATES AND TIMES 

High Temp: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable: In case 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

High Temp: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

Low Temp: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; In case 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Low Temp: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

Humidity: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time____________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Humidity: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time______________ 

Items Tested:________________________________________________________________ 

Vibration: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time______________ 

Items Tested:________________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Vibration: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time______________ 

Items Tested:________________________________________________________________ 

 

Drop: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________________ 

Items Tested:__________________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Drop: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________________ 

Items Tested:_________________________________________________________________ 

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Test Incident Report 

DATE: TIME: TIR #: UNIT #: 

 

TEST NAME: 

TEST LOCATION: 

TEST ENGINEER 

ON SITE: 

DESCRIBE TEST 

INCIDENT: 

STATE CORRECTIVE 

ACTION: 

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 

(IF ANY) 

NAME: COMPANY: 

 

TELEPHONE#/FAX OR EMAIL: DATE/TIME NOTICE SENT: 

 

NAME: COMPANY: 

 

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Procedure No. CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0411 Revision: 1.1 Date: 23 December 2005 Page 18 of 19 

Environmental and Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data S

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Test Item 

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Pre-Test 

Condition 

Post High 

Temperature 

Condition 

Post Low 

Temperature 

Condition 

Post Humidity 

Condition 

Post Vibration 

Condition 

Drop T

(Axes 1, 2 a

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Procedure No. CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0411 Revision: 1.1 Date: 23 December 2005 Page 19 of 19 

Revision History 

Revision Date Reason for Revision 

0 20 September 2004 Historic document 

1.1 12 December 2005 Update header and format 

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