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Receipt test and monthly 28 day test
On receipt ‘B’ test
18.1
When a BA set is delivered in a sealed plastic bag from OSG it should be stored in the RPE spares
box until required. The BA set should not be subjected to immediate receipt testing.
18.2
The BA set does not require a receipt ‘B’ test until the set is unwrapped and prepared for
operational/training use.
Monthly 28 day test
18.3
The first 28 day test must be carried out 28 days after the receipt ‘B’ test.
18.4
The 28 day test and subsequent ’B’ test will allow a thorough testing of the BA set under
controlled conditions. It should be carried out when the BA set has not been worn under
controlled conditions (i.e. at station drills) for a period of 28 days. Wearing BA at an operational
incident or at a ‘live fire’ exercise is not considered controlled conditions.
18.5
The Bodyguard key must be removed for the duration of the 28 day test and placed in the entry
control board (ECB) to test telemetry signal with the ECB. This will allow the ‘operational’
functionality of the Bodyguard to be tested and ensure data logging is recorded.
18.6
A BA set should not exceed 28 days without being worn for at least 15 minutes under controlled
conditions. Following this wear the BA set will be the subject of a ‘B’ test.
18.7
The 28 day test can be carried out by personnel issued with a personal issue face mask. Provided
that any BA set is not subject to two consecutive tests using a personal issue face mask. The
subsequent ‘B’ test must include the visual examination of the standard BA set face mask as well
as the visual and functionality testing of the personal issue mask. The functionality testing of the
standard BA set face mask will be covered by subsequent ‘A’ testing.
Note: when a BA set has been used for training purposes and provided that it has been worn for a
minimum of 15 minutes
, this is acceptable as a 28 day test.
Note: the length of time the set was used must be noted in the remarks column of the set’s log
book.
After any use
18.8
The BA set must be ’B’ tested.
Other
18.9
Other reasons for the set being tested (i.e. when a wearer takes over a BA set, ’A’ test required).
BA log book
18.10
Read the front of the log book for detailed instructions. Check that the BA set is within the 28 day
test period and within its annual test period.
Check front of BA log book for
‘
Do not use
after’
date and ensure this date corresponds to that on the Bodyguard display
.
18.11
Record all tests in the BA logbook.
18.12
The following log book annotations apply after insertion of the type of test carried out (‘A’ or ‘B’
test):
•
‘R’ on receipt from OSG only (BA set sealed in plastic bag).
