What is the purpose of the gas-protection kit universal GDZK-U? How to apply it correctly?

The self-rescuer solves the main problems when evacuating a person through a gassed or smoky space, reliably protecting the respiratory tract from the penetration of hazardous chemicals into them. The most common type of self-rescuer is gas-protective kit universal GDZK-U.

Definition and purpose

It should be understood that initially all self-rescuers were intended only for use within production enterprises. As soon as there was a fire or a spill / spill of a chemically hazardous substance, it was considered a technogenic accident. It was here that GDZK-U (a gas-protective kit universal), which by its definition is a self-rescuer for the preservation of health and life at the moment of anthropogenic accident, was needed:

• Fogging of premises during fires;
• The release of vapors of chemicals corrosive to the atmosphere;
• Destruction of containers with radioactive isotopes;
• Thermal radiation.

Today, much attention is paid to the issue and to helping people in everyday conditions. It also happens that the consequences of destruction on oil and gas pipelines, industrial fires and transport accidents can go far beyond the protected areas of a particular enterprise. In those situations where a private or residential sector is located near hazardous industrial facilities, GDZK-U - gas-protective kit universal (photo below) - it is recommended to purchase and to protect those living in this zone.

What are the features of the GDZK?

The distinctive features of this type of self-rescuer are the following characteristics:

1. The time allocated for safe evacuation, when using the GDZK, increases significantly and is approximately 30 minutes, which corresponds to all fire safety standards.

2. The filter element, provided in the package, according to the type of industrial gas masks of the M mark, provides protection of the respiratory tract from most known types of toxic substances.

3. A comfortable mask with fixing straps completely covers the head, neck and face, without distorting the audibility and intelligibility of the spoken words.

4. A child and an adult can put on the GZZK-U universal protective kit. The kit has no dimension and is easy to use, without requiring outside help.

5. After the package with GDZK is opened, no special preparation of filter elements and other components of the self-rescuer is required.

6. The filter element has a limited warranty period, after which it is prohibited to use the gas-protective kit universal GDZK-U.

Technical parameters of the self-rescuer

Regardless of the dangerous substance that has entered the air (hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide), the filter operates at least 30 minutes.

The operating temperature of the GDZ is between -20 and +60 degrees Celsius.

The weight of the mask and the filter element is not more than 800 grams.

At GDZK-U (gas-protective kit universal), the expiration date depends on the installed filter and does not exceed 5 years.

What saves GDZK?

According to the norms of fire safety, 302-2001 reliably protects the respiratory organs of people from penetration of toxic substances, the concentration of which in the air reaches the death mark. Such substances include hydrochloric acid (released during burning of wood), hydrogen cyanide (liberated during the combustion of plastic), oxide and carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, ammonia, mercury vapor, formaldehydes, cyclohexane, chlorine, ethylene oxides, radioactive iodine vapor, sulfur oxides , Aerosols of unknown origin (smoke, fog, dust, spraying of biologically hazardous substances).

According to the requirements of the rules of the fire fighting regime, to acquire GDZK-U (gas-protective kit universal), the shelf life of which is not more than 5 years, is recommended for the following categories of premises:

• Objects, which provide for a mass stay of people (more than 10 people);
• Residential high-rise buildings;
• Administrative structures of a large number of storeys;
• Offices, banks, hospitals with inpatient patients;
• Educational institutions (kindergartens, schools, boarding schools, institutions of additional education, institutions of secondary and higher education).

при эвакуации на атомной станции, при пожарах и выбросах аварийных химически опасных элементов. Due to numerous studies it is allowed to use the gas-protective kit universal GDZK-U during evacuation at the nuclear power plant, with fires and emissions of emergency chemically hazardous elements.

What is included in the self-rescue kit?

A set is supplied in a zippered bag, inside of which there is a hermetically sealed packet with a self-rescuer and an instruction with the rules for the use of this protection. The kit itself is supplied in the form of a hood made of fire-resistant material, in the front part of which there is an observation window for orientation in space, a half mask with a breathing valve and a filter element. ГДЗК-У регулируется по оголовью с помощью ремешка так, чтобы исключить попадания дыма, пыли или аэрозоля внутрь. The gas-protection kit universal GDZK-U is adjusted over the headband with a strap so that smoke, dust or aerosol can not get inside.