Those who use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) can run into problems with this life-saving device if it not properly maintained.
“Correct inspection, cleaning, upkeep, and service procedures are all vital to ensure optimum SCBA operation,” writes Jaclyn Krah, MA, in a recent NIOSH Science Blog post. Krah, a Health Communication Specialist in the NIOSH National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, cautions users and service technicians against assuming that they know the best methods of carrying out these procedures.