Gas mask

Gas mask
A soldier wearing a gas mask
Other name(s)gas helmet, gasmask, gas mask canister
Regulated byNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, American National Standards Institute
Regulation42 CFR 84, ANSI Z88.7-2001, EN 14387
NIOSH scheduleTC-14G (canister only)

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 masks in the United States are checked by NIOSH.[2]

References

  1. Patton, James. "Gas in The Great War". University of Arkansas School of Medicine.
  2. "STANDARD APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF RESPIRATORS" (PDF). NIOSH. January 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-03-19.