Chapter 4
Donning and Doffing
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SAFETY FIRS T
Edition 1 – December 2019
MSA G1 Classic Breathing Apparatus
Step
Description
Photos
2.8
While holding the receiver’s buddy breathing
hose in the right hand, the provider locates
their hanging buddy breathing hose with their
left hand and connects their male quick
connect nipple to the receiver’s female quick
connect coupling with a single action.
2.9
Check that the buddy hose is properly routed
and not tangled with any other part of the
apparatus (for example neck strap, chest
strap, etc.).
2.10
The receiver is to ensure they can breathe normally sharing the provider’s
air
Receiver indicates to the provider that they are breathing normally
2.11
The provider checks for secure engagement
by pulling on the quick connect fittings to
ensure that the female coupling does not
separate from the male nipple.