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2. Self-contained self-rescue device - Wikipedia

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   A self-contained self-rescue device, SCSR, self-contained self-rescuer, or air pack is a portable oxygen source for providing breathable air when the surrounding atmosphere lacks oxygen or is contaminated with toxic gases, e.g. carbon monoxide . Self-rescuers are intended for use in environments such as coal mines where there is a risk of fire ...

3. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   In an atmosphere that may be oxygen-deficient, an air supply is carried on the back. A self-contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA) is a device worn to provide an autonomous supply of breathable gas in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health. They are typically used in firefighting and industry.

4. Escape breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   Escape breathing apparatus may be air-purifying escape respirators or self-contained atmosphere-supplying escape respirators. They may use a breathing hood, facepiece or mouthpiece and nose-clip as the user respiratory interface. Atmosphere-supplying apparatus may be rebreathers with a chemical or compressed gas oxygen supply, positive pressure ...

5. Simplified Aid For EVA Rescue - Wikipedia

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   SAFER. Simplified Aid For EVA Rescue ( SAFER) is a small, self-contained, propulsive backpack system ( jet pack) worn during spacewalks, to be used in case of emergency only. If an untethered astronaut were to lose physical contact with the vessel, it would provide free-flying mobility to return to it. It is worn on spacewalks outside the ...

6. Glossary of breathing apparatus terminology - Wikipedia

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   self-contained self-rescue device self-contained self-rescuer A self-contained self-rescue device, SCSR, self-contained self-rescuer, or air pack is a small, lightweight belt or harness-worn portable apparatus for providing breathable gas when the surrounding atmosphere lacks oxygen or is contaminated with toxic gas. There are two forms of SCSR ...

7. A Swedish company is making flat-pack cars - AOL

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   When it comes to cars, size matters. That’s why one Stockholm-based startup is launching a flat-pack microcar, which it says cuts carbon emissions and could make city centers safer for pedestrians.