I can't get enough air! Proper self-contained self-rescuer usage.
1999
Correct! Miners should have the mouthpiece fully inserted with their lips sealed over the flange and teeth biting on the lugs.Correct!The nose clips must securely pinch the nose and not be placed too high on the nose.Correct!The goggles will prevent smoke from irritating the eyes.Make sure that the miners have the goggles on with the nose bridge positioned properly and the straps positioned above the ears for a better fit.The neck strap must be properly looped over the head and adjusted to prevent the mouthpiece from being pulled out by the weight of the device.Correct!People sometimes insert the mouthpiece with the hose twisted.This should be corrected to reduce the chance of breathing difficulty later.The waist strap must be securely fastened around the waist to prevent the unit from dangling if the miner must crawl or go through a mandoor.This is dangerous as you and the miner could be overcome by CO.Correct! Miners tend to believe that the SCSR's are easy to breathe from, and think their apparatus isn't working when they encounter breathing resistance or when they are really outbreathing the unit.This is dangerous as both of the miners could be overcome by CO.This is dangerous as you and the miner could be overcome by CO.Correct!The miner operator most likely is outbreathing the apparatus.Stopping for a few minutes gives your crew a chance to rest.