Breathing Apparatus

There are certain workers having opinion that self-contained breathing apparatus is not necessary or feel uncomfortable to wear, are actually risking their lives. Employer providing the equipment to the workforce is not enough. Rather it should be ensured that workers using SCBA, when required. Lack of understanding on the correct usage of breathing equipment might prove disastrous. Consider an employee making a hole in respirator with the intention of smoking and continue to work with the same. This act reflects that, worker is compromising on the safety aspects. As a result, health risk will increase. This scenario reflects that workers should get self-contained breathing apparatus training for effective compliance of using personal protective equipment.