Life Safety Equipment

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Prior to our times, it was not unusual to hear of thousands of people losing their lives to accidents and emergencies that could have been managed if proper and ample life safety equipment would have been present.
Thanks to modern day technology and efficient transport and delivery systems that today, we have quite an assortment or a variety to choose from.
It is unfortunate however, that despite the obvious need for life safety equipment especially in the environments that needs them the most, most people still ignore their necessity or value.
It is true that thousands of people are alive today thanks to the availability of enough and functioning safety equipment at the time of their emergency or accident.
Marine safety equipment is in high demand today because of the increased production and ownership of water vessels worldwide and growing popularity of water sports.
Water sports can be very thrilling to those who are not afraid of the water, but it is important to note that safety in this environment is more critical than being on dry land.
Life jackets, rescue lights, water markers, walkie talkies, life rafts, water goggles and man overboard systems are increasingly becoming popular by the day.
Also, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) and SARTs used to assist in survivor craft location during search and rescue operations are on high demand.
Apart from their availability, it is also important to acquire stellar skills and training to operate this equipment.
Smoking hoods also play a vital role in emergency situations where fires and toxic gases are released into the atmosphere.
Of all the parts of a smoking hood, the filter is considered the most important as it provides the most protection from the toxic byproducts of any fire or combustion in the vicinity.
Heat resistant materials like Kapton for example, are used to make high quality smoking hoods.
Some smoke hoods are even designed to generate oxygen for duration of time in the presence of toxic gases in the atmosphere.
A bunch of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE Equipment) also exists today made with highly advanced and well researched material.
The overall idea is for this equipment to provide as much protection as is possible in the event of an emergency.
This is why they are made of materials that are highly resistant to heat, pressure and various forms of precipitation.
Many helmets, goggles, protective clothing and other life safety equipment are not only a requirement for best practices of occupational safety and health, but can also be used to mitigate workplace hazards.
Various forms of oil and gas equipment for safety are also required by many regulatory bodies to be present in many workstations and hazardous sites.
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