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Issue date: 17 November 2006
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Glossary RPE generic
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ADSU
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Automatic distress signal unit.
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BA
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Breathing apparatus.
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Comms
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Communications.
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Comms-Op -
Communication operator.
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CPC
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Chemical protective clothing.
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CU
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Command unit.
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DSU
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Distress signal unit manually operated.
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DPFM
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Dual purpose face mask.
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ECO
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Entry control operative.
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ECP
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Entry control point.
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EDBA
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Extended duration breathing apparatus.
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EMU
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Electronic monitoring unit.
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ESA
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Einheit stecken anschlussfilter (meaning standard plug-in connection).
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FC
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Filter cartridge.
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FPS
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Face protection system.
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FRU
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Fire rescue unit.
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GTS
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Gas tight suit.
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HMEPO
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Hazardous materials and environmental protection officer.
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HSE
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Health and Safety Executive.
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IC
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Incident commander.
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IS
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Intrinsically safe.
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LCD
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Liquid crystal display.
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LED
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Light emitting diode.
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LPW
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Low pressure warning (can be electronic or pneumatic in operation).
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LPM
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Litres per minute.
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LTS
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Liquid tight suit.
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OiC
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Officer in charge.
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OSU
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Operational support unit.
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OSG
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Operations Support Group.
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POMS
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Purchase and ordering management system.
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PSS
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Personal safety system.
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RA
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Risk assessment.
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RPE
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Respiratory protective equipment.
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RPELO
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Respiratory protective equipment logistics officer.
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SA
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Scientific advisor.
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SAI
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Senior accident investigator.
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SDBA
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Standard duration breathing apparatus.
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TAP
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Turn-around pressure.
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TAT
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Turn-around time.
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TM
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Telemetry module.
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TOW
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Time of warning (audible and visual warnings to indicate end of
working duration)
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TTW
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Time to warning (end of working duration and the start of safety
margin).
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USAR
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Urban Search and Rescue.
