NFPA 1981E
Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services, 2007 Spanish Edition

Published: 2007
Format: Book
Status: Active
Order #: 198107E

Price: $41.50

Follow the latest requirements of the 2007 Spanish edition of NFPA 1981 to maximize protection for SCBA users!

NFPA 1981 establishes the minimum respiratory protection and functional requirements for SCBA used by emergency services personnel. The standard applies to SCBA used during fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials, terrorist incident, and similar operations where responders may encounter:

• Confined spaces
• Atmospheres that are unknown
• Atmospheres that are or could become  Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
• Atmospheres that are or could become oxygen deficient

Changes and additions to the 2007 Spanish edition include:

• A new requirement that mandates that all SCBA for emergency services personnel also be certified by NIOSH as CBRN ( chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) SCBA
• A new requirement for enhanced voice communications

(Softbound, 55 pp., 2007 Spanish Edition)