Respirator studies for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Evaluation and performance of open circuit breathing apparatus. Progress report, October 1, 1977-September 30, 1978
The over-all performance and protection factors provided by 12 NIOSH approved, 30-minute duration, self-contained breathing apparatus were determined while the respirators were worn by a panel of anthropometrically selected test subjects. Demand-type units provide much lower protection factors than do pressure-demand-types. Observations on facepiece pressure, sound level of end-of-life alarms, weight, and comfort are also recorded.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 5507426
- Report Number(s):
- NUREG/CR-1235; LA-8188-PR
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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