Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus & Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus

Upon completion of this course, the trainee will be able to successfully:

• Identify the purpose of the SCBA.

• Recognize the requirements workers must meet before wearing a SCBA.

• Recognize the inspection steps that must be completed to ensure operability of the SCBA prior to its use.

• Components.

• Donning Procedure and Use.

• Emergency Procedures.

• Removal Procedure.

• Changing Cylinders.

• Changing Cylinders in a Toxic Environment (Licensed Operations Personnel only)

• Identify the capabilities and limitations of the SCBA, including its assigned protection factor.

• Demonstrate, through a practical exercise, the proper procedure for donning, use and removal of the SCBA.

• Apply appropriate human error reduction tools.

This course consists of both classroom as well as practical field instruction.