Which of the following is NOT a respiratory equipment inspection criterion?

• A. Good seal
• B. Rubber/plastic pliable
• C. Color of straps is blue
• D. Straps are undamaged

Answer: (C)

Inspecting respiratory equipment centers on factors that directly affect performance: the seal must be solid so air doesn’t leak, the material around the seal must stay pliable so it can adapt to the wearer’s face, and the straps must be undamaged to keep the device securely in place. The color of the straps being blue doesn’t influence any of these functional aspects—color codes can exist for identification, but they don’t determine readiness or safety. So, this criterion isn’t part of the inspection standards.