APPENDIX F
GUIDE FOR SELECTION OF RESPIRATORS
Hazard
Respirator
Oxygen deficiency.
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hose mask with blower (Type A).
Combination airline respirator (Type C) with auxiliary
self-contained air supply or an air storage receiver
with alarm.
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Gas and vapor
Hose mask with blower (Type A).
dangerous to life or health.
Air-purifying, full face-piece respirator with chemical
canister (gas mask for escape only).*
Self rescue mouthpiece respirator (for escape only).*
Combination air line respirator (Type C) with auxiliary
self contained air supply or an air storage receiver
with alarm.
Not immediately dangerous
Air-line respirator (Type C).
to life or health.
Hose mask without blower (Type B).
Air purifying, gas mask or chemical cartridge
respirator with appropriate canister or cartridge.
*Not for use against gases or vapors with poor warning properties or that generate high
heat or reaction with sorbent materials in the canister or cartridge.
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