iEvac Certified Smoke and Fire Escape Hood

What to check before you buy

Escape only

An escape respirator is for leaving a hazardous atmosphere, never for entering, working in or re-entering one.

Rated duration

Hoods are rated for a stated escape time. That figure assumes moving directly out, not searching for an exit.

Oxygen deficiency

Air-purifying escape hoods do not make oxygen. Oxygen-deficient atmospheres need a self-contained escape device.

Shelf life and seal

Sealed packaging carries an expiry. A compromised seal means the unit is no longer reliable regardless of the date.

Frequently asked questions

Can an escape hood be used to enter a hazardous area?

No. Escape respirators are approved for leaving a hazard only. Entry requires a respirator selected for the specific atmosphere under a full respiratory protection program.

How long does an escape hood last in use?

It is rated for a specific escape duration. That assumes moving directly toward an exit, so route knowledge matters as much as the rating.

Do escape hoods work in low oxygen?

Air-purifying hoods do not. They filter contaminants from ambient air but cannot supply oxygen, so oxygen-deficient atmospheres require a self-contained escape breathing device.

Do escape hoods need fit testing?

Hooded escape respirators are loose-fitting and generally do not require fit testing, though training on donning under stress is essential.

What is the shelf life?

Units carry a manufacturer expiry on sealed packaging. Inspect seals periodically - a damaged seal ends the unit life early.

Where do the specifications on this page come from?

They are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.

Does WC Safety sell this product?

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