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SELF-RESCUER RESPIRATOR [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-04-27

English

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

a pocket-size respirator for emergency use that protects the wearer for a period of about one-half hour against atmospheres containing carbon monoxide gas (as in a contaminated mine).

CONT

[The] Drager Oxygen Self-Rescuer ... [is] an emergency escape apparatus that enables user to escape immediately from danger zone if lack of oxygen or presence of poisonous gases is encountered.

OBS

Compare with "respirator", "breathing apparatus", "respiratory protection device", "breathing mask", and "gas mask".

French

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

Spanish

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