If the escape respirator device is shared by multiple people, the user should wash it after each use to ensure hygiene. Emergency escape respirator devices should be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Specific cleaning steps include: removing and inspecting the mask and other parts, cleaning with warm water and a mild detergent or a cleaning agent recommended by the manufacturer, rinsing the parts with clean, warm water, disinfecting the parts with bleach, iodine or other disinfectant recommended by the manufacturer, *washing the parts and removing all detergents and disinfectants, spinning and letting to dry naturally, assembling the parts and masks, and testing the functionality of the escape respirator device.
How to check the escape respirator device
The user should check the escape breathing apparatus device in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use each time it is used and cleaned. In addition to before and after use, the relevant management departments of the production enterprise should regularly check the escape breathing apparatus device for emergency use. Escape breathing apparatus devices for emergency evacuation must be inspected before entering confined space operations.
The inspection contents include: the inspection of complete functions, the strength of each connected part, and the condition of each component. General inspection procedures for various escape respirator devices include checking the material of the harness, the degree of facial sealing, the softness of the breathing tube, and damage and discoloration, checking the mask frame and lenses for crackage and anti-fogging, and checking the operational integrity of the suction and exhalation valves.
For the decontamination unit of the APR escape respirator device, the following checks should be carried out: whether its type is suitable for protective purposes, whether the expiration date has expired, and whether it has been opened or used.
When inspecting the SCBA, it should also include: checking the gas supply, checking the strength of all connections, checking the correct setting and operation of the various regulators and valves, checking the air tightness of the gas lines and fittings, checking the good operation of the alarm, checking the strength of the harness and straps;
When inspecting a SAR, it should include: inspecting the gas supply lines for cracks, breakage, curling, winding, and cutting before each use, checking the proper setting and operation of various regulators and valves, checking the gas supply for escape, and testing the strength of all connections.
