This document, Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual GI 1780.001, provides comprehensive guidelines for the selection, use, maintenance, and specifications of atmosphere-supplying respirators. It details requirements for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA), Combination-Type SABA with escape air, and Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs). The manual covers crucial aspects such as respirable air specifications, supply systems, standard practices for training and inspection, and the responsibilities of various departments and personnel. It also includes detailed definitions of hazardous atmospheres, risk areas, and specific equipment, along with checklists for operational inspections of SCBA units. The document is essential for ensuring worker safety in environments where the ambient atmosphere may be hazardous or oxygen-deficient. Ideal for HSE managers, safety officers, equipment supervisors, and frontline workers operating in hazardous industrial environments.
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