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Document ID (ISN)100981
CIS number 02-1807
ISSN - Serial title 0972-625X - INDOSHNEWS
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Alam Khan M.M.
Title Personal respiratory equipment - Respiratory
Bibliographic information Oct.-Dec. 2001, Vol.6, No.4, p.5-11. 6 ref.
Abstract This article provides an overview of respiratory protective equipment. Contents: classification of hazards for respiratory protection (oxygen-deficient work environment, toxic gases, airborne particulate matter, mixtures); types of respirators (air supplying respirators, air purifying respirators), respirator selection; maintenance and effective use of respirators.
Descriptors (primary) airborne dust; respirators; toxic gases; asphyxiants
Descriptors (secondary) air purifying respirators; description of equipment; positive supply filter respirators; selection of equipment; maintenance
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceIndia
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Respiratory protection