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Escape respirators are a portable breathing apparatus or mask that regenerates breathable air to help provide respiratory protection for emergency escape from areas containing harmful gases or IDLH atmospheres. There are two types of escape respirators: air-purifying escape respirators and self-contained escape respirators. Often times, these respirators utilize an easy-to-put-on hood and some sort of supplied air tank or filter attachment that cleans the incoming air for the user. Escape respirators are not to be used for anything other than escaping a contaminated environment. Escape respirators are not to be used for general or everyday respiratory protection. A cross-breed between a gas mask and a respirator, the escape respirator is used extensively in the mining and chemical industri

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  • Escape respirators are a portable breathing apparatus or mask that regenerates breathable air to help provide respiratory protection for emergency escape from areas containing harmful gases or IDLH atmospheres. There are two types of escape respirators: air-purifying escape respirators and self-contained escape respirators. Often times, these respirators utilize an easy-to-put-on hood and some sort of supplied air tank or filter attachment that cleans the incoming air for the user. Escape respirators are not to be used for anything other than escaping a contaminated environment. Escape respirators are not to be used for general or everyday respiratory protection. A cross-breed between a gas mask and a respirator, the escape respirator is used extensively in the mining and chemical industries, and by emergency responders. Escape respirators should be certified by a national authority analogous to the United States' National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for escaping from the atmosphere in which the respirator is manufactured for. The name of the appliance stems from the fact that the emergency respirator is not designed to provide clean air for extended periods of time. Instead, it is a breathing device allowing people working in dangerous conditions to escape in case of an emergency, such as a leak of methane, hydrogen sulfide, or other dangerous gases. Usually, an escape respirator provides protection for under one hour. Depending on the type, some escape respirators include a breathing gas cylinder, chemicals producing oxygen, or a combination of the two. If a filtration-type escape respirator is utilized, it must also include the proper filter for the type of environment the user will be exposed to. If a tank-style escape respirator is utilized, it will allow the end user to be able to escape any environment that requires respiratory protection. One drawback to escape respirator use is that it offers no chemical protection to the rest of the user's body. If this scenario may be encountered, additional personal protective equipment may be needed to ensure full protection from the hazards present. Escape respirators offer nothing but short-term respiratory protection. The CDC describes limitations that a user should take into consideration. The following is taken directly from CDC's website. (en)
  • Aparat tlenowy izolujący ucieczkowy – aparat regeneracyjny używany w górnictwie służący do ochrony dróg oddechowych załogi kopalni podczas wycofywania się ze strefy zagrożenia gazowego, używany tam, gdzie stężenie toksycznych gazów przewyższa zdolności pochłaniaczy lub stężenie tlenu jest zbyt niskie. Aparaty ucieczkowe różnych typów posiadają butlę tlenową lub substancje, które reagując wytwarzają tlen. Zazwyczaj okres ich działania wynosi ok. godziny. (pl)
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  • Aparat tlenowy izolujący ucieczkowy – aparat regeneracyjny używany w górnictwie służący do ochrony dróg oddechowych załogi kopalni podczas wycofywania się ze strefy zagrożenia gazowego, używany tam, gdzie stężenie toksycznych gazów przewyższa zdolności pochłaniaczy lub stężenie tlenu jest zbyt niskie. Aparaty ucieczkowe różnych typów posiadają butlę tlenową lub substancje, które reagując wytwarzają tlen. Zazwyczaj okres ich działania wynosi ok. godziny. (pl)
  • Escape respirators are a portable breathing apparatus or mask that regenerates breathable air to help provide respiratory protection for emergency escape from areas containing harmful gases or IDLH atmospheres. There are two types of escape respirators: air-purifying escape respirators and self-contained escape respirators. Often times, these respirators utilize an easy-to-put-on hood and some sort of supplied air tank or filter attachment that cleans the incoming air for the user. Escape respirators are not to be used for anything other than escaping a contaminated environment. Escape respirators are not to be used for general or everyday respiratory protection. A cross-breed between a gas mask and a respirator, the escape respirator is used extensively in the mining and chemical industri (en)
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  • Escape respirator (en)
  • Aparat tlenowy izolujący ucieczkowy (pl)
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