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COMPRESSED AIR CYLINDER [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

Atmosphere-supplying Respirators ... may be classified in two ways: Self-contained [and] hose. Self contained. ... There are two main types: The recirculating type [and the non-recirculating type]. Where the breathing atmosphere is supplied by a compressed air cylinder, non-recirculating.

CONT

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is [a] ... type of respiratory protection equipment. The air supply, usually in cylinders which the user wears on his or her back, is an integral part of the breathing system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

Ce masque filtrant pourra être inefficace dans une atmosphère trop pauvre en oxygène ou contenant des gaz pratiquement incondensables comme l'oxyde de carbone. Bien que ce dernier puisse être détruit par des substances chimiques (...), les personnes exposées seront en général dotées d'appareils autonomes rejetant à l'extérieur l'air expiré et alimentés par des bouteilles d'air comprimé (...)

CONT

"appareil respiratoire isolant autonome" : Appareil autonome comprenant un masque et un sac respiratoire dans lequel est débité de l'air ordinaire comprimé en bouteilles.

Spanish

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