7.
The dressing assistant should now switch off the AFU and unscrew the
externally mounted filters for safe disposal (re-seal filters with the original
plastic caps).
8.
If necessary the peak-less safety helmet can now be recovered from the head
space of the suit.
9.
The suit, including attached AFU, can now be sealed in the hazbag using the
plastic tie provided (fig. 30).
Ensure all relevant information is entered onto
the hazbag tag before returning used systems to Respirex
.
Emergency self doffing procedure
1.
Withdraw your right arm from the suit sleeve and push against the back of the
zip at the pull tag end.
2.
With your left hand unseal the outer velcro flap fastening and undo the zip.
3.
Undo the AFU belt and unfasten the helmet chin strap (if worn).
4.
Exit the suit.
IMPORTANT:
Respirex will only be able to clean, service, sanitize, retest and
repack used PRPS systems once there is documentary confirmation that the
equipment is chemically and biologically safe to handle.
Such confirmation should include:
·
The serial numbers of the suit/AFU used.
·
Identification of the incident that the equipment has been used at
·
A written, signed statement from a competent source that the equipment
has not been exposed to any chemical or biological contamination or that
any such contamination has been completely neutralized and removed.
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