Breathing Apparatus

Breathing Apparatus video training program provides objective, in-depth information about SCBA, SAR and air-purifying respirators. Respiratory protection is defined as equipment used to prevent exposure to gases, vapors and particulates by inhalation. The two major categories of breathing apparatus are air purifying respirators (APRs), which use ambient air purified through a filtering element, and atmosphere supplying respirators, which have a separate air source. APRs are commonly used during normal workplace operations but are not suitable for emergency response situations. Atmosphere supplying respirators fall into three categories: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Supplied Air Respirators (SARs), and combination SCBA/SAR. Of these, SCBA provides the highest available level of protection against airborne contaminants and oxygen deficiency. The technology behind SCBA and other respiratory protection is sophisticated, leading to greater protection for the user but also req