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Introduction
to Compressed Breathing Air Analysis
Compressed breathing air has
many applications, high pressure use in Self - Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) used by fire departments and other hazardous environment workers
as well as recreational and commercial divers and low pressure in Medical
Gas Pipelines and personal mask uses ( paint and sandblasting booths ).
This document provides some practical information about the tests needed
to guarantee Compressed Breathing Air Quality as described in the CSA
International publications:
Z180.1-00 Compressed
Breathing Air and Systems
Z94.4-02 Selection, Use, and Care
of Respirators
Z275.1-93 Hyperbaric facilities
Z275.2--92 Occupational Safety
Code for Diving Operations
Z275.3 Occupational Safety Code
for Construction Work in Compressed Air
CAN/CSA-Z305.1-92 Non-Flammable
Medical Gas Piping Systems
CAN/CSA-Z305.6-92 Medical
Oxygen Concentrator
Note: Please refer to the
printed version of the CSA regulations for reference. This is published
here for information only.
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