H2S & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Safety Awareness Training

Course Objective:

This ½ -day course provides instruction and practical training in understanding the types of respiratory hazards and in the inspection, operation, fitting and working with breathing apparatus.

After completing this lesson, the student should be able to:

• List conditions requiring respiratory protection.
• Explain ways that smoke harms the body.
• Describe the effects of oxygen deficiency and toxic gases on the human body.
• List the legal requirement(s) for use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Describe the limitations of SCBA.
• Identify the physical requirements of an individual wearing an SCBA.
• Identify the common types of SCBA used in the fire service.
• Given a specific piece of equipment, list and describe various tools as well as inspection and cleaning methods used to return the equipment back to service.
• Identify the donning procedures for an SCBA.
• Identify the proper uses of SCBA.
• Demonstrate proper breathing techniques while wearing an SCBA.
• Demonstrate the ability to maneuver through restricted passages while wearing an SCBA.
• List and describe proper use of cleaning solvents.
• Demonstrate proper exchange of an SCBA air cylinder.

Standards:

• Local Governmental and International Safety Standards

Course Completion:

• On successful completion of the course each candidate will receive a IPSW Certificate – 2 years valid

Note:

SCBA set for practical demonstration to be provided by yourself.