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Glossary RPE generic
• ADSU - Automatic distress signal unit.
• BA - Breathing apparatus.
• Comms - Communications.
• Comms-Op - Communication operator.
• CPC - Chemical protective clothing.
• CU - Command unit.
• DSU - Distress signal unit manually operated.
• DPFM - Dual purpose face mask.
• ECO - Entry control operative.
• ECP - Entry control point.
• EDBA - Extended duration breathing apparatus.
• EMU - Electronic monitoring unit.
• ESA - Einheit stecken anschlussfilter (meaning standard plug-in connection).
• FC - Filter cartridge.
• FPS - Face protection system.
• FRU - Fire rescue unit.
• GTS - Gas tight suit.
• HMEPO - Hazardous materials and environmental protection officer.
• HSE - Health and Safety Executive.
• IC - Incident commander.
• IS - Intrinsically safe.
• LCD - Liquid crystal display.
• LED - Light emitting diode.
• LPW - Low pressure warning (can be electronic or pneumatic in operation).
• LPM - Litres per minute.
• LTS - Liquid tight suit.
• OiC - Officer in charge.
• OSU - Operational support unit.
• OSG - Operations Support Group.
• POMS - Purchase and ordering management system.
• PSS - Personal safety system.
• RA - Risk assessment.
• RPE - Respiratory protective equipment.
• RPELO - Respiratory protective equipment logistics officer.
• SA - Scientific advisor.
• SAI - Senior accident investigator.
• SDBA - Standard duration breathing apparatus.
• TAP - Turn-around pressure.
• TAT - Turn-around time.
• TM - Telemetry module.
• TOW - Time of warning (audible and visual warnings to indicate end of
working duration)
• TTW - Time to warning (end of working duration and the start of safety
margin).
• USAR - Urban Search and Rescue.
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