Operate Breathing Apparatus - PMAOHS216B The aim of this course is to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to participate in a confined space rescue. This course is designed for persons involved with participating in a confined space rescue. The course provides participants with OH&S and legislative requirements and procedures to ensure the health and safety of any persons required to perform a confined space rescue. * Conduct pre-donning checks and test Breathing Apparatus (BA) * Don and check & operate BA * Maintain, test and identify BA components * Describe the physiology of respiration * Respond to incidents requiring breathing apparatus to be worn and use safe working practices. Participants who successfully complete the course will be issued with an ‘credit card’ type certification and certificate of accreditation. Conducted by our trainers and information confidential. * Knowledge exam Sheet * Practical assessment on equipment use. *Relevant Occupational Health & Safety Regulations. *AS 2865:1995 Safe Working in a Confined Space *Other enterprise specific legislation, standards & codes. Contact us for an up to date cost of this courseAim Description Duration 1 Day Unit/s of Competence Accreditation Course Content THEORY (Power Point and discussion presentation)
* Physiology of respiration
* BA components
* BA Operation and maintenance
* Standard entrapment procedures
* Operation of life safety systems used in entrapment procedures
* Communications during emergencies procedures all students receive a Handbook on material covered.PRACTICAL Demonstration and individual assessment on:* Donning, starting up, shutting down a BA
* Changing a cylinder, Checking air supply andoperation of distress signal unit on a BA* Operational Techniques such as facial seal, working in hot and humid atmospheres and personal guide lines.Pre-Requisites Completed registration & medical form. Assessment Max Course Size 8 pax Supervision Ratio 1 : 8 pax Compliance with
Legislation, Standards
and Codes Resources Required Equipment is provided, unless otherwise stated Course Material Each participant will receive a course handbook Course Cost
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