OSHA requires the use of
specific levels of respiratory protection when handling hazardous
contaminants.
SCBA – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus:
SCBA
is the greatest form of respiratory protection used in
Level A & B emergency response.It is a positive air-supplying respirator that allows a
designated time of air to flow through a full-face gas mask.
Scott
SCBA:
Protects workers from Immediately Dangerous to Life &
Health (IDLH) atmospheres; Ammonia IDLH is 300 ppm.
Provides 30 minutes of air when pressurized at 2216 psi,
low pressure
Features an air-saver switch with automatic restart
Mounts on back frame for better balance and less fatigue
Includes bell alarm
Contains a hairnet with 4-point suspension to prevent
pulling
SCBA
with composite cylinderSCBA with aluminum cylinder
PAPR provides positive flowing filtered air through a
respirator.It is
generally used when workers’ lungs are not strong enough to
utilize a negative pressure cartridge gas mask as determined by a
Medical Evaluation or where worker's are required to where a
respirator for long shifts.
Breathe-Easy 7 PAPR System:
Lightweight, non-restrictive respirator
Provides a steady flow of air for up to eight hours
Respiratorsallow workers to breathe easily in atmospheres below
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) levels.It is a negative pressure mask that allows the contaminated
air to be filtered through a cartridge specific to the contaminant
type.
Scott-O-Vista
Full Face Cartridge Respirator:
Wide-view lens for broad field of vision
Mesh hair net prevents pulling
Hard coat treated lens resists abrasion and
chemicals
