Lifesaving Equipment

  • Malcolm A. Fox
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Abstract

Lifesaving appliances include a range of articles that prevent the loss of life, particularly through drowning, or increase the chances of survival. Many lifesaving appliances contain compressed gases:

  • Self-inflating appliances use compressed gases (usually nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or some other nontoxic, nonflammable gas or gas generant) to fill life jackets, life rafts, and marine and aircraft evacuation slides. Gas generator assemblies for larger equipment may also be transported independently as spare parts.

  • Standard mine rescue equipment includes motor vehicles, breathing apparatus, recharging pumps, oxygen cylinders, resuscitating equipment, gas masks, gas detection monitors, lamps, battery charging equipment, hoses, medical supplies, parts and supplies. Mine rescue equipment containing carbon dioxide gas (124-38-9) may include that which is used to purge sealed-off areas to control fires and create inert atmospheres following a mine explosion or fire.13

Keywords

Spare Part Dangerous Good Safety Type Large Equipment Oxygen Cylinder 
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  • Malcolm A. Fox

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