Understanding the Breathing Gas Capacities (ratings) of Escape Respirators for Mineworker Use
Understanding the Breathing Gas Capacities (ratings) of Escape Respirators for Mineworker Use
May 2013
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2013-148
The following information will help workers understand the meaning of breathing gas capacity of a jointly approved National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) closed-circuit escape respirator (CCER). Understanding the uses and limitations of the CCER is important in planning for an escape during a mine emergency.
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