Respiratory protection for fire and emergency services

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Title:

Respiratory protection for fire and emergency services

Author:

Stowell, Fred.

Personal Author:

Stowell, Fred.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

Stillwater, OK : Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University, [2002]

Physical Description:

x, 356 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

General Note:

"Validated by the International Fire Service Training Association."

"Takes the place of Self-contained breathing apparatus, 2nd ed."--P. ix.

Includes index.

Language:

English

Contents:

Introduction to respiratory protection -- Regulation and standards -- Respiratory protection program development -- Safety and risk management -- Respiratory protection equipment, section and procurement -- Medical requirements and facepiece fit testing -- Training -- Introduction to operational issues -- Inspection, care, and maintenance -- Emergency scene use -- Appendices: Federal OSHA office directory ; Respiratory protection program sample ; NIOSH decision logic flow chart ; NIOSH incident report and product warning ; Sample manufacturer's warning ; Risk management formulas ; Scott aviation flow chart ; SCBA survey form ; Sample request for proposal ; Equipment evaluation form ; Donning and doffing procedures for SCBA respirators.

Subject Term:

Respiratory organs -- Protection.

Breathing apparatus.

Fire fighters -- Protection.

Fire departments -- Equipment and supplies.

Emergency medical services -- Equipment and supplies.

Added Author:

Adams, Barbara (Barbara Ellen)

Added Corporate Author:

International Fire Service Training Association.

Added Uniform Title:

Self-contained breathing apparatus. 2nd ed.