YOU NEED FRESH AIR WHETHER AT WORK OR AT HOME
THE FIRST OF ITS KIND UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS
We all know what an SCBA diving apparatus is and in many movies we see the Divers wearing this gear and going underwater in search of Pearls or in case of accidents searching or undertaking rescue work for survivors. Here the Cylinder uses regenerated Oxygen for breathing. These are the Closed-Circuit Self-Contained breathing apparatus (CC-SCBA) devices are described as an apparatus of the type in which the exhaled breath is rebreathed by the wearer after the carbon dioxide has been effectively removed and oxygen concentration restored to suitable levels.
Little do many know that similar Apparatus is worn by Industrial Rescuers and Fire Fighters who instead of water enter Smoke Environments in search of survivors who may have either become unconscious or may have collapsed in case of Fire Breaking out in the Building, Market place, Industry and other places where sudden Fire erupts?
So what is this and how and where it is used?
It’s what is known as an Open-circuit industrial breathing set that is filled with filtered, compressed air, rather than pure oxygen.
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), also known as open-circuit rescue or firefighter SCBA and sometimes referred to as a compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) or simply breathing apparatus (BA), which is a device worn to provide breathable air in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health. 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 (e.g., through a long hose). It has a full face mask, regulator, air cylinder, cylinder pressure gauge, remote pressure gauge (sometimes with an integrated PASS device), and a harness with adjustable shoulder straps and waist belt which lets it be worn on the back. The air is supplied through the cylinder which usually comes in one of three standard sizes: 4 liters, 6 liters, or 6.8 liters.
Conformity to suitable standards: All BA and associated equipment and rescue gear to suitable internationally recognized quality standards like EN, NFPA, BIS, ISO, etc. What’s important here is to note that Air (A mix of Oxygen and other gases) and not only oxygen is important for staying alive. Oxygen only is administered in Medical Emergencies under Medical Supervision but at the same time, there are certain non-medical situations that may require an External Air support system to either work or Rescue or combat emergencies. SCBA is the answer to such situations and proper use of SCBA needs to be understood so that it supports life. The Industries which use these products are; Fire BrigadesAirportsRailwaysAll IndustriesDefence & Para MilitaryPoliceDisaster Management Authorities etc. The Government needs to be stringent in implementing its recommendations for proper use with the Industry and with Fire departments but it is for the individual and the organization which needs to implement the use of the right product which is properly tested and certified for the right application. The use of Carbon Composite Air storage cylinders makes these equipment Light in weight and comfortable to use by all where required. Pandemics or no Pandemics Fire is here to stay and so is smoke as a result of Fire so SCBA is also here to stay but what is important is the right purchase of the product and proper training to use it in emergent times. Click here for ‘Saviour’ Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and other Respiratory Protective Equipment(RPE)THE MOST DEPENDENT SCBA FROM SURE SAFETY-‘BECAUSE WE WANT YOU TO BREATHE FREELY’