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Self-contained breathing apparatus

A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is a respirator worn to provide an autonomous supply of breathable gas in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health from a gas cylinder. They are typically used in firefighting and industry. The term self-contained means that the SCBA is not dependent on a remote supply of breathing gas…

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NIOSH schedule
TC-13F
Other name(s)
SCBA, breathing apparatus, compressed-air breathing apparatus
Regulated by
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Fire Protection Association, Canadian Standards Association
Regulation
42 CFR 84, EN 137, NFPA 1981

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Self-contained breathing apparatus

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NIOSH schedule · 1
Self-contained breathing apparatus → TC-13F
Other name(s) · 1
Self-contained breathing apparatus → SCBA, breathing apparatus, compressed-air breathing apparatus
Regulated by · 1
Self-contained breathing apparatus → National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Fire Protection Association, Canadian Standards Association
Regulation · 1
Self-contained breathing apparatus → 42 CFR 84, EN 137, NFPA 1981

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Self-contained breathing apparatusNIOSH scheduleTC-13F1.00infobox
Self-contained breathing apparatusOther name(s)SCBA, breathing apparatus, compressed-air breathing apparatus1.00infobox
Self-contained breathing apparatusRegulated byNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Fire Protection Association, Canadian Standards Association1.00infobox
Self-contained breathing apparatusRegulation42 CFR 84, EN 137, NFPA 19811.00infobox
a PASSinstance ofSCBAs used by the fire service also incorporate other features0.80text

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