SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) How to Wear it Correctly? Things to Consider When Wearing and Removing SCBA
By reading this content, you can learn about the preparations that need to be made before wearing the SCBA, how to wear each part of the SCBA, and what to consider when removing the SCBA. This content also reminds you that you should always store the SCBA in a clean and dry place, that you should ensure that all parts of the device are complete and in good condition before using the SCBA, and that you should ensure that the device provides a comfortable fit when wearing the SCBA.
SCBA is a device designed to breathe in hazardous environments. Wearing it correctly helps the device work effectively and ensure the safety of the user.
Steps to Follow When Putting on SCBA
Preparation: Before putting on SCBA, make sure that all the components of the device are complete and in good condition. It is also important to attend an SCBA training to learn how the device works and how to maintain it before using SCBA.
Chest belt: Place the chest belt so that the buckle of the belt is just below your ribs. Tighten the buckle securely, but not so tight that it makes it difficult for you to breathe.
Shoulder straps: The shoulder straps extend down from both sides of the chest belt. The shoulder straps help to hold the chest belt in place and distribute the weight of the SCBA to your shoulders. The shoulder straps can be adjusted for a comfortable fit.
Helmet: The helmet is an important SCBA component that protects your head and face. Place the helmet on your head so that it sits snugly and tightens under your chin. Secure the buckle at the back of the helmet.
Mask: The mask is the most important part of SCBA that filters the air you breathe. Place the mask on your face so that it fits snugly and does not leak air into your eyes or nose. When putting on the mask, adjust the head band to achieve a proper fit for your face.
Hose: The hose connects the mask to the air cylinder. Place the hose so that the hose connections fit snugly to the mask and cylinder.
Air cylinder: The air cylinder is a tank that provides air to the SCBA. Place the air cylinder on your back so that it is centered along the shoulder straps. Secure the buckle of the air cylinder.
Steps to Follow When Removing SCBA
- Remove air cylinder: Loosen the buckle of the air cylinder and remove the air cylinder from your back.
- Remove mask: Loosen the head band and remove the mask from your face.
- Remove shoulder straps and chest belt: Loosen the shoulder straps and chest belt and remove them.
- Remove helmet: Loosen the buckle at the back of the helmet and remove the helmet.
Things to Keep in Mind When Wearing and Removing SCBA
- Always store SCBA in a clean and dry place.
- Before using SCBA, make sure that all the components of the device are complete and in good condition.
- When wearing SCBA, make sure that the device fits comfortably.
- When removing SCBA, carefully collect all the components of the device.
Wearing SCBA correctly helps to ensure that the device works effectively and the user is safe. It is important to attend an SCBA training to learn how the device works and how to maintain it before using SCBA.