AEL Category: 01. Personal Protective Equipment
AEL Title: Respirator, Escape, Air-Purifying, Single-Use, CBRN
AEL Number: 01AR-04-APER
SAVER Project: Air-Purifying Escape Respirators
Air-purifying escape respirators (APERs) are designed to protect users from breathing harmful gases, vapors, and fumes. They may be used by responders or civilians for the limited amount of time needed to exit a contaminated area and reach fresh air.
Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional documents: Focus Group Report and Market Survey Report on Air Purifying Escape Respirators.
Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.
| Attachment | Ext. | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-Purifying Escape Respirators Highlight (February 2007) | 302.77 KB | ||
| Air-Purifying Escape Respirators (APER) Summary Report (September 2006) | 246.76 KB |