Personnel Protection and Safety Equipment for the Oil and Gas Industries

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Overview of Book :

The focus of this book is on the minimum requirements for protection of the respiratory system from inhalation of particulate matter, noxious gases, and vapors, and oxygen deficiency. The factors affecting the choice of respiratory equipment are discussed. The equipment covered include: 

a. Respirators for dusts, gases, and gases with dusts 

b. Breathing apparatus, self-contained closed and open-circuits

c. Airline, fresh-air, and compressed types

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d. Dust hoods and suits (positive-pressure, powered)

e. Underwater breathing apparatus

f. Ventilatory resuscitators

This book is designed to assist in the selection of respiratory protective devices for use against atmospheric contaminants. Atmospheres can be contaminated by dust or gas, or be deficient in oxygen. These hazards occur singly or in combination. Additionally, each contaminant may have special characteristics of its own that require protection. For instance, radio-active or corrosive contaminants require the use of special clothing. Some gases, liquids, and soluble solids absorb through the skin and these also require special protection. 

Table of contents :

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1. Breathing apparatus for personnel safety and protection 

2. Masks and respiratory equipment materials 

3. Selection, inspection, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment 

4. Personnel safety and protective equipment 

5. Personnel protection against radioactive 

6. First aid and sanitation 

7. Safety belts 

8. Safety portable ladders 

9. Safety and firefighting equipment 

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