Safety Notice Recommends Removal Of Emergency Escape Breathing Device

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SafeWork NSW has issued a notice warning users to remove an unsafe emergency escape breathing device from road transport vehicles and workplaces, the HFZY30 EEBD self-rescue respirator specifically.

The respirator does not meet Australian Standard respiratory protection device requirements and Safe Work warns that in the event of an emergency, use of the equipment could be potentially life threatening.

The device was tested and found to not provide sufficient breathable air to be safe and puts users at risk of asphyxiation from carbon dioxide after wearing the device for more than a few minutes.

Testing also revealed that it was very difficult to remove the units from their vacuum seal in an emergency.

Visit NSW Resources Regulator for a list of design registered breathing apparatus.

Read more https://www.fullyloaded.com.au/product-news/1710/safework-issues-emergency-self-rescue-respirator-warning

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