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facepiece — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun 1. a. : the part of an overcheck that connects the bit with the cavesson and overcheck rein b. : an ornamental harness brass placed pendant from the cavesson 2. : the part of a gas mask or other respirator that fits over the face… … Useful english dictionary
Self-contained breathing apparatus — SCBA redirects here. For other uses, see SCBA (disambiguation). Not to be confused with the very similar Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Toronto firefighter wearing an SCBA A self contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, sometimes… … Wikipedia
Respirator — A respirator is a device designed to protect the wearer from inhaling harmful dusts, fumes, vapors, and/or gases. Respirators come in a wide range of types and sizes used by the military, private industry, and the public. Respirators range from… … Wikipedia
Gas mask — A gas mask is a mask worn over the face to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic materials. The mask forms a sealed cover over the nose and mouth, but may also cover the eyes and other vulnerable soft tissues of the face … Wikipedia
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health — (IDLH or NIOSH IDLH) is a limit for personal exposure to a substance defined by the United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), normally expressed in parts per million (ppm). This concentration is considered to be … Wikipedia
M40 Field Protective Mask — The M40 Field Protective Mask is one of various gas masks used by the military of the United States and its allies to protect from field concentrations of chemical and biological agents, along with radiological fallout particles. It is not… … Wikipedia
SPP-1 Underwater Pistol — Infobox Weapon name=SPP 1 caption= origin=flagcountry|Soviet Union type=Underwater Pistol is ranged=yes service= used by= wars= designer= design date= manufacturer=TSNIITOCHMASH production date=1971 number= variants= weight=950 g empty length=244 … Wikipedia
Oxygen mask — A plastic oxygen mask on an ER patient. An oxygen mask provides a method to transfer breathing oxygen gas from a storage tank to the lungs. Oxygen masks may cover the nose and mouth (oral nasal mask) or the entire face (full face mask). They may… … Wikipedia
Glossary of firefighting — Note: This list does not include firefighting equipment, i.e., tools and apparatus used by firefighters. Please refer to Glossary of firefighting equipment for such terms. : Note: This list is incomplete. You can help Wikipedia by… … Wikipedia
Hazmat suit — A hazmat suit is a garment worn as protection from hazardous materials or substances. A Hazmat suit is generally combined with breathing apparatus or protection and may be used by firefighters, emergency personnel responding to toxic spills,… … Wikipedia
