Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Chlorine Gas Handling

ATO004

$250

This course will refresh your knowledge on to how to check, fit, operate and maintain Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment. Participants will wear Breathing Apparatus and be taught operating procedures.

This training is recommended for Lifeguards or Pool Managers who are required to wear breathing apparatus in the workplace - in a confined space, with hazardous gases, in an oxygen deficient atmosphere, in other situations requiring the wearing of a breathing apparatus.

Overview

The Australian and New Zealand Safety Standard 2927 requires a SCBA unit to be kept at any public swimming pool or public place where chlorine is stored or used. The Western Australian Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities requires Pool Operators of Group 1 Swimming Pools to be proficient in the use of SCBA equipment.

The Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Refresher course will cover:

Hazardous environments requiring breathing protection
Relevant Australian Standards, Regulations explained
The Human respiratory system
Types of Breathing Apparatus
Communication Procedures
Risk Assessments and hierarchy of Hazard Control
Breathing Apparatus Key components
Calculating working duration & Emergency escape times
Using Breathing Apparatus Control Tally Boards
Breathing Apparatus Safety & Entrapment Procedures
After Use Cleaning, Maintenance & Testing Procedures