# The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, Paragraph 39: Breathing apparatus


The malfunction of, or development of a defect in, breathing apparatus or a smoke helmet or other apparatus serving the same purpose or a self-rescuer where—
(a) the malfunction or defect causes, or is likely to cause, a significant risk of personal injury to the user; or
(b) immediately after use and as a result of its use any person receives first-aid or medical treatment because of that person's unfitness or suspected unfitness.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1471/schedule/2/paragraph/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reporting-of-injuries-diseases-and-dangerous-occurrences-regulations-2013/schedule-2/paragraph-39
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