Air Quality Check for SCBA Compressor
Breathable air supply meeting the quality and purity requirements of EN 12021:1999
The employer shall ensure that compressed air, compressed oxygen, liquid air, and liquid oxygen used for respiration meets with the following specifications:
Content | Acceptable Threshold |
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Oxygen | 19.5 – 23.5% |
Carbon Monoxide | shall not exceed 5 ppm |
Carbon Dioxide | shall not exceed 500 ppm |
Oil Mist | shall not exceed 0.5 mg/m3 |
Odour | Lack of noticeable odour |