Can your Self-Rescuer be kept more than 25 feet away?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only in emergencies
• D. It must be within 100 feet

Answer: (B)

The important idea here is that a self-rescuer must be ready and accessible so you can put it on within seconds if dangerous conditions appear. The rule sets a tight limit—it should be within 25 feet of you at all times. Keeping it farther away would delay your protection just when exposure to gas or smoke could be increasing, which is exactly what safety rules aim to prevent.

So, you cannot keep your self-rescuer more than 25 feet away. It has to be within that short distance to ensure quick use. The idea that it’s only needed “in emergencies” isn’t correct because it must be readily accessible at all times, and 100 feet is farther than the standard distance allowed.