Gas mask
mask protecting from toxic molecules and particles
A gas mask is a kind of mask that fits over the face area and nose. It protects from poison gases and many other hazards in the air. They are often used in war.[1]
| Gas mask | |
|---|---|
 A soldier wearing a gas mask | |
| Other name(s) | gas helmet, gasmask, gas mask canister |
| Regulated by | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, American National Standards Institute |
| Regulation | 42 CFR 84, ANSI Z88.7-2001, EN 14387 |
| NIOSH schedule | TC-14G (canister only) |
Gas masks in the United States are checked by NIOSH.[2]
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ Patton, James. "Gas in The Great War". University of Arkansas School of Medicine.
- ↑ "STANDARD APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF RESPIRATORS" (PDF). NIOSH. January 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-03-19.
