Operate Breathing Apparatus
COURSE DURATION: 1 DAY
MAX NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 12
A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED ONE DAY INTRODUCTORY TRAINING PROGRAM.
Zero Gravity Industries has over 20 years’ experience in the delivery of a wide range of targeted training for industry and commercial operations.
Operate Breathing Apparatus is a nationally accredited program that has been developed for people required to use breathing apparatus equipment in their duties at work.
The course program covers the following topics:
- Hazardous environments
- A review of Australian Standards
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Control
- Working out duration of equipment and emergency escape times
- Different types of Breathing Equipment and their key components (includes Respiratory Protective Equipment)
- Understanding the respiratory system
- Communication
- Breathing Apparatus safety and Entrapment Procedures
- Using Tally Boards
- Maintenance of equipment (including cleaning and testing)
- Search and Rescue protocols
COURSE OVERVIEW
The program will specifically address the Breathing Apparatus used by your organization as well a range of other widely-used equipment types.
Assessment will consist of a written component and practical exercises all delivered over one day with an emphasis on workplace health and safety and emergency procedures.
The practical component may include a mix of:
- Firefighting
- Search and Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue
- Chemical Splash Suits
- Fully Encapsulated Suits
- Decontamination
The course can be delivered at your premises or at a nearby training facility depending on your specific requirements.
The standard program is designed for a maximum of 12 participants, however a program for a larger number of participants can be negotiated – just contact Zero Gravity Industries by phone or email.