BREATHING APPARATUS
APPLIES TO:
ALL DOCUMENTED COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS OPERATING
BEYOND THE BOUNDARY LINE OR WITH MORE THAN 16 POB ANYWHERE
HAVING AMMONIA REFRIGERANT
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REQUIREMENTS:
Two self-contained breathing apparatus.
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STANDARD:
Have as a minimum, a 30 minute air supply.
Have a full facepiece.
Have at least 1 spare air bottle for each SCBA.
Be approved by MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration) and NIOSH
(National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health).
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INSTRUCTORS NOTES:
-Check SCBA facepiece for airtightness.
-Check hoses for condition.
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REFERENCES: 46 CFR 28.205
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