Saudi Aramco GI 1780.001 ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING RESPIRATORS

This document is a General Instruction Manual (GI) from Saudi Aramco titled Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators. It establishes essential requirements and comprehensive guidelines for the safe and effective use of various types of atmosphere-supplying respirators within Saudi Aramco's industrial facilities.

The manual details the specifications, applications, and responsibilities concerning Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA), combination-type SABA with escape air supply, and Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs). It also covers crucial aspects like respirable air quality specifications, referenced standards from organizations such as NFPA and ANSI, and the defined roles of the Fire Protection Department and Proponent Organizations.

This guide is vital for ensuring worker safety in hazardous environments where the ambient air may be compromised. Readers will gain in-depth knowledge of the types of respiratory protection available, the conditions under which they should be used, and the procedures for their maintenance and deployment.

It provides critical information for compliance with safety regulations and best practices in industrial hygiene. Ideal for safety officers, HSE coordinators, industrial hygienists, and fire protection personnel working in the oil and gas industry.