To provide participants with the ability to don and doff breathing apparatus, conduct emergency procedures for breathing apparatus, conduct the inspection and care of breathing apparatus.

 

On completion of this activity, participants will be able to demonstrate a competence in the theory and practice of the following:

 

•  Hazardous environment for respiration	•  SCBA physical requirements of the wearer
•  SCBA limitations and safety features	•  Donning and doffing a SCBA
•  Components of a SCBA	•  Emergency procedures for SCBA
•  Rescue procedures for SCBA	•

Pre Requisites

Participants must hold a valid and current medical certificate in accordance with:

If non-marine industry personnel - Industry Standards

If marine industry personnel - As per-SOLAS chapter 9

 

 

[Basic Fire Awarenes] [Basic Firefighting] [Intermediate Firefighting]

[Team Member] [Team Leader] [Evacuation / Firewarden] [Incident Control Systems (ICS)]

[Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)]