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FULL FACE MASK [2 records]

Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)
CONT

The ability to use communications systems, so the diver can speak; and the ability to separate the diver's face, nose, mouth and eyes from the water also provides some protection from mild contaminants in the water. The means to accomplish theses measures are summed up with the use of a full face mask (FFM).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
DEF

A respirator that covers the entire face from chin to hairline and from ear to ear that provides added eye protection and a better seal between the respirator body and the face.

OBS

A full-face respirator may use either a supplied air source, or have special filters attached.

Key term(s)
  • full-facepiece respirator

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
DEF

Masque recouvrant la bouche, le nez, les yeux et le menton. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR].

CONT

Les masques intégraux assurent une protection complète du visage. Ils sont équipés d'une cartouche filtrante et d'une membrane phonique. Les oculaires sont résistants au chlore et aux solvants.

OBS

masque complet : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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