Breathing Apparatus Training

Our Breathing Apparatus course is ideal for individuals who are required to wear a Breathing Apparatus in their workplace. Professional tutelage in the correct use of breathing apparatus.

Advantages Of This Course:

• Be able to use a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) safely and effectively during normal occupational assignments and emergency operations.
• Have gained an understanding of ‘Hazardous atmospheres’.
• Be able to work in areas of obscured visibility while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Topics Covered:

• The respiratory system
• Toxic and oxygen deficient atmospheres
• Types of SCBA sets
• Composition of the SCBA set (parts)
• Maintenance of the SCBA set
• Limitations of the SCBA set
• Working duration
• Donning and doffing
• High pressure test
• Low pressure test
• Working in smoke filled and low visibility areas
• Safety
• Communication procedure
• Changing of cylinder
• Practical evaluation