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Safety Regulations
G1 SCBA 2018 Edition
US
1 Safety Regulations
This SCBA complies with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regulation
under 42 CFR Part 84 for open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus, the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard 1981 on Open-Circuit-Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for
Emergency Services, and the NFPA Standard 1982 on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS).
1.1 NIOSH Approval Information
WARNING!
Read and obey all NIOSH approval limitations. Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
This pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is certified by NIOSH for use in
atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH):
“Immediately dangerous to life or health” means conditions that pose an immediate threat to life or
health or conditions that pose an immediate threat of severe exposure to contaminants, such as radio-
active materials, which are likely to have adverse cumulative or delayed effects on health (42 CFR
Part 84.2 Q).
1.1.1 Certifying Agency Contact Information
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Phone: 800-CDC-4636
1.1.2 NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
D- Airline Respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air
meeting the requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.
J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
M- All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used and maintained in accordance with
MSHA, OSHA and other applicable regulations.
N- Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configu-
ration as specified by the manufacturer.
O- Refer to User Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and mainte-
nance of these respirators.
S- Special or critical User Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to user instruc-
tions before donning.
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