Contaminated atmospheres present significant risks to those working in them. All possible controls should be implemented to ensure a safe breathable atmosphere, within very specific limits relating to toxic gases, low oxygen levels, smoke or elevated temperatures (TOES).

However, there may be times, as part of their job related activities, when personnel need to gain access to contaminated locations, where the atmosphere has the potential to be unsafe. For example, to further test the atmosphere of a confined space or where a life saving emergency response  is required.

Rescuers are no less important than those they are trying to rescue. The use of breathing apparatus will be vital to protect the rescuer whilst in the contaminated atmosphere.

Breathing Apparatus can be complex equipment to operate. Proper training and practice is required to maintain currency. Australian Standard AS1715:2009 advises that workers who are expected to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), should be re-trained at least annually or more often depending on the specific circumstances.

Our Operate Breathing Apparatus (MSAPMOHS216B) training course is drawn from the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining training package (PMA08 version 2.1).

This nationally accredited course is delivered on site and comprises:

• Regulations and legislative requirements
• Human Breathing System
• Contaminated Atmospheres
• Requirements for respiratory protective devices
• Selection, use and basic maintenance of respiratory protective devices
• Entry and escape units
• Airlines
• Practical, scenario based assessment activites using breathing apparatus
• Written Assessment

Attendees who are assessed as comptent in this competency will be issued with a Statement Of Attainment - MSAPMOHS216B - Operate Breathing Apparatus.

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Contact us for more information and to discuss your specific requirements for SCBA, rescue and associated training.