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2. Self-contained self-rescue device - Wikipedia

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   A self-contained self-rescue device, SCSR, self-contained self-rescuer, or air pack is a type of closed-circuit SCBA [1] with a portable oxygen source for providing breathable air when the surrounding atmosphere lacks oxygen or is contaminated with toxic gases, e.g. carbon monoxide.

3. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   The term self-contained means that the SCBA is not dependent on a remote supply of breathing gas (e.g., through a long hose). They are sometimes called industrial breathing sets. Some types are also referred to as a compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) or simply breathing apparatus (BA).

4. Breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   An atmosphere-supplying respirator is a breathing apparatus that supplies the user with breathing gas from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere, such as supplied-air respirators (SARs) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). [5] A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is a type of atmosphere-supplying breathing apparatus in ...

5. Respirator - Wikipedia

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   The term self-contained means that the SCBA is not dependent on a remote supply of breathing gas (e.g., through a long hose). They are sometimes called industrial breathing sets. Some types are also referred to as a compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) or simply breathing apparatus (BA).

6. Glossary of breathing apparatus terminology - Wikipedia

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   An escape set is a type of self contained breathing apparatus for use in emergencies, intended to allow the user to pass through areas without a breathable atmosphere to a place of relative safety where the ambient air is safe to breathe. These are self contained ambient pressure systems, and include: Helicopter escape set; Mine escape set

7. Escape breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   US Navy Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) Russian submarine-escape suit including an escape rebreather.. Escape breathing apparatus are a class of self contained atmosphere supplying or air purifying breathing apparatus for use in emergencies, intended to allow the user to pass through areas without a breathable atmosphere to a place of relative safety where the ambient air is safe to ...

8. Light and air unit - Wikipedia

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   During prolonged incidents surrounding an immediate danger to life or health environment, first responders working in unsafe environments wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. The depleted air cylinders within the breathing apparatus must be replaced and refilled throughout the incident. [2] The air and light unit can refill the cylinders ...

9. Respiratory protective equipment - Wikipedia

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   Respiratory protective equipment (RPE), also called protective breathing equipment (PBE) in the US, [1] is a form of personal protective equipment designed to protect the wearer from a variety of airborne hazards in the form of a gas, fume, mist, dust or vapour. Respirators filter the air to remove harmful particles and alongside the breathing ...