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SCBA: History, Uses, and Maintenance

The document provides an introduction to self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). It discusses the origin of SCBAs in coal mining in the 1800s. It also outlines various respiratory hazards SCBAs aim to protect against, such as oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, and particulates. SCBAs allow firefighters and others to work safely in dangerous atmospheres by providing a portable supply of breathing air. The document classifies breathing equipment and describes various SCBA components, donning and doffing procedures, maintenance requirements, and limiting factors for SCBA use.

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634 views29 pages

SCBA: History, Uses, and Maintenance

The document provides an introduction to self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). It discusses the origin of SCBAs in coal mining in the 1800s. It also outlines various respiratory hazards SCBAs aim to protect against, such as oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, and particulates. SCBAs allow firefighters and others to work safely in dangerous atmospheres by providing a portable supply of breathing air. The document classifies breathing equipment and describes various SCBA components, donning and doffing procedures, maintenance requirements, and limiting factors for SCBA use.

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  • Introduction to SCBA: This section introduces the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), its significance, and application contexts.
  • Origin: Describes the historical background and development of SCBA, with a focus on its early commercial use and advancements.
  • Respiratory Hazards: Lists and explains various respiratory hazards that SCBA is designed to protect against, including gases and particulates.
  • Purpose of SCBA: Explains the multiple purposes of SCBA, highlighting its utility in environments with toxic gases, and emergency situations.
  • Classes of Breathing Equipment: Details the classifications of breathing equipment based on operation types to enhance breathing safety.
  • SCBA Details: Provides specifics about SCBA equipment, including types of breathing air used and device models.
  • Operation: Describes the operational modes of SCBA systems, including demand and continuous ventilation methods.
  • Preparation and Use: Covers the necessary preparations and methods for effective use of SCBA, including donning and doffing techniques.
  • Maintenance Procedure: Details procedural maintenance guidelines necessary for keeping SCBA in optimal working condition over time.
  • S.O.P.: Explains the standard operating procedures for using SCBA, emphasizing safety and proper usage conditions.
  • Limiting Situations: Identifies situations and personal conditions that may impact the efficiency and safety of SCBA operations.

Introduction to

SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS
(SCBA)

ORIGIN
First use in coal mines in the USA for
rescue operations, Draeger- a German
company -,was the first commercial
manufacturer of SCABA in the middle of
the 1800s
Subsequently deep sea divers started
using a model with an air line type that
uses a round heavy helmet similar to a
fish bowl with a port hole.

ORIGIN

RESPIRATORY HAZARDS
O2 DEFICIENCY
GAS AND VAPOR CONTAMINANTS
IDLH-IMMEDIATE DANGER TO LIFE
AND HEALTH
NON-IDLH

RESPIRATORY HAZARDS

PARTICULATES
AEROSOLS
FOG
DUST
FUMES
SMOKE
VAPOR

COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE


MENTIONED CONTAMINANTS

PURPOSE OF SCBA
Working in isolation from toxic gases
Working in oxygen depleted
environment
Confined Spaces
HAZMAT Incidents.
Firefighting, rescue and extrication
Agriculture
WHENEVER IN DOUBT!!!!!!!

Working in Dangerous Atmospheres

Firefighting, Rescue and


Extrication

Working in Confined Spaces

CLASSES OF BREATHING
EQUIPMENT
CLASSED ACCORDING TO OPERATION

AIR FILTERING TYPE


GAS MASK
HEPA RESPIRATOR

SUPPLIED AIR TYPE


A. OPEN CIRCUIT TYPE
SCBA/SCUBA
AIRLINE/UMBILICAL TYPE

B. CLOSED CIRCUIT TYPE


REBREATHER UNIT

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus


(SCBA)
Sources of Air
Compressed

filtered air
Liquefied filtered air
We only use GRADE D or E
breathing air.

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus


(SCBA)

SIGMA

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus


(SCBA)

Drger

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus


(SCBA)

MSA

AIRLINE/UMBILICAL TYPE
SOURCES OF BREATHING AIR

REMOTE CYLINDER
CASCADING SYSTEM

Umbilical Type

PARTS ON AN AIRLINE BREATHING


APPARATUS

Supply control/Manifold
Air line (hoses)
Escape cylinders
Appropriate pressure reducers
Air source
Cylinders
Compressor (cascade system)

Air filters

for air contaminants


for humidity
for toxic gases

REBREATHER TYPE

OPERATION
By-Demand

Gives air only when the person inhales,


air is released creating a vacuum and
forcing a valve to open
Continuous

Ventilation

Air is supplied continuously at a


manageable flow to increase its
pressure inside the face piece.

Parts of an SCBA
Cylinder/tank
Back plate
Pressure reducer
Operating switch/regulator
Face piece
Contents gauge
Alarm

DONNING
Coat

method
Over-head method

PREPARATIONS FOR USE


Don

apparatus
Wear mask
Open cylinder valve
Whistle test
Facemask seal test
Check cylinder pressure

DOFFING
Remove

the facemask
Turn off the cylinder
Remove the apparatus
Decontaminate, Clean ,Check
the apparatus
Change the tank

MAINTAINANCE
PROCEDURE
Pre-use maintenance
Regular tank hydrostatic test
Regular manufacturer servicing
Rubber materials stretch test for leaks

MAINTAINANCE PROCEDURE
In-use maintenance
Adjust cylinder bands/locks
Tighten cylinder
Check facemask
Check demand valve
Pressure leak test
Warning module test
Fit all moving parts

MAINTAINANCE
Post use decontamination
and cleaning
Decontamination from any material
Clean up of facemask, regulator
Demand valve
Check apparatus
Leak test
Replace tank
RECORD USAGE DATA

S.O.P

DO NOT USE ANY SCBA WITHOUT THE


PROPER TRAINING IN ITS USE.
DO NOT MEET YOUR SCBA FOR THE FIRST
TIME
CHECK THAT YOUR APPARATUS IS
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND HAS
ENOUGH AIR.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESCUE ANYBODY
WITHOUT WEARING THE PROPER PPE

LIMITING SITUATIONS

Spectacles
Contact lenses
Facial features
Facial hair
Psychological capacity
Physiological capability
Miscellaneous sealing problems

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