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03 Jun 2025

Why wash breathing apparatus by machine?

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Why wash breathing apparatus by machine?
Meiko mask washing machine
Machine washing of the BA kit protects the health of firefighters while ensuring consistently clean results and is more environmentally friendly. 

Occupational cancer is a leading cause of line-of-duty death. Exposure to harmful chemicals, smoke, and heat is top of the risk list.

 

BA equipment is often covered in soot, ash, and other carcinogenic substances. Decontamination is vital to ensure safety.

 

Find out more from the FBU here: https://www.fbu.org.uk/sites/default/files/publications/20426_02%20FBU%20Contaminants%20Best%20Practice%20UPDATED%20March%202025.pdf

 

To find out more about machine mask washing, please visit: https://www.meiko-uk.co.uk/en/products/cleaning-personal-protective-equipment-ppe/ba-mask-cleaning/


 

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