Chapter 1
Specifications and General Precautionary Safety Measures
Edition 1 – December 2019 SAFETY FIRST 9
MSA G1 Electronic Breathing Apparatus
Critical pressures
BA
must not
be placed on an appliance or in service if the pressure in the
cylinder is less than 250 bar.
BA operator must not commence initial operations if the pressure in the
cylinder is less 250 bar. Re-entry may commence at 200 bar pressure
after completing a DRA and with the approval of the Incident Controller.
BA cylinder pressure of approximately 100 bar, notwithstanding a dynamic
risk assessment, should be allowed for exit/wash down activities.
BA cylinder pressure of approximately 110 bar is required for hazmat
decontamination.
Use in water
The BA is not intentionally to be used in water, however under crucial circumstances it
will operate in water to a depth of 1 metre.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) must be used in conjunction with BA for all marine
and waterway emergencies and for firefighting when working within 2 metres of a body
of water.
Other types of personal protective equipment
Other types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn during use of the BA must
also meet the prescribed standards.
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