PPE CASE – Evaluation of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Involved in a Fatality in the Fire Service, TN-23616-Worcester Fire Department requested the evaluation of a Scott® Safety Air-Pak® Model 4.5, 45 minute, 4500 psi unit
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PPE CASE – Evaluation of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Involved in a Fatality in the Fire Service, TN-23616-Worcester Fire Department requested the evaluation of a Scott® Safety Air-Pak® Model 4.5, 45 minute, 4500 psi unit

  • 01/24/2020



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    This report provides a summary of NPPTL’s inspection and evaluation methods, and findings for a SCBA that was used by the Worcester Fire Department firefighter during a fatal event. The SCBA was the Scott® Safety Air-Pak® Model 4.5, 45 minute, 4500 psi unit. The NIOSH Division of Safety Research (NIOSH DSR) and the Worcester Fire Department was advised that NIOSH NPPTL would provide a written report of the investigation and any applicable test results.
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