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23 - SRM - Safety and Occupational Health
SRM 145 - Breathing Apparatus and Gas Test Atmospheres
| Code | Start Date | Duration | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM 145 | 14 October 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| SRM 145 | 11 November 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| SRM 145 | 09 December 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
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Course Description
This comprehensive 5-day training program, aligned with the European Standard EN 137:2006, NFPA 1852, focuses on respiratory protection using self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and gas testing procedures. Participants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience to ensure their safety in hazardous environments.
Course Objectives
- Understand the importance of respiratory protection and the role of SCBA.
- Identify gas hazards and effectively use gas detectors.
- Demonstrate proper donning, doffing, and maintenance of SCBA.
- Execute emergency procedures during gas leaks or hazardous incidents.
- Conduct fit testing and maintain SCBA equipment.
- Apply rescue techniques using SCBA in confined spaces.
Who Should Attend?
- Emergency Responders
- Industrial Workers
- Safety Personnel
- Supervisors and Managers
Course Details/Schedule
Day 1
- Introduction to Respiratory Protection
- Overview of respiratory hazards in various work environments.
- Importance of respiratory protection.
- Types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
- Introduction to self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- SCBA components and their functions.
- Proper donning and doffing procedures.
- Practical exercises: Donning and checking SCBA.
Day 2
- Gas Testing and Monitoring
- Understanding gas hazards (toxic, flammable, oxygen-deficient).
- Gas detection principles.
- Types of gas detectors (fixed vs. portable).
- Calibration and maintenance of gas detectors.
- Interpretation of gas concentration readings.
- Practical exercises: Gas testing scenarios
Day 3
- Emergency Procedures and Rescue Techniques
- Emergency response protocols during gas leaks or hazardous incidents.
- Evacuation procedures.
- Communication during emergencies.
- Rescue techniques for trapped or injured personnel.
- SCBA use in rescue scenarios.
- Practical exercises: Emergency drills.
Day 4
- Fit Testing and Maintenance
- Importance of fit testing for respiratory protection.
- Qualitative and quantitative fit testing methods.
- Record-keeping and documentation.
- SCBA maintenance and inspection.
- Cleaning, disinfection, and storage.
- Practical exercises: Fit testing and equipment maintenance.
Day 5
- Practical Scenarios and Assessment
- Simulated scenarios involving gas leaks, confined spaces, and hazardous atmospheres.
- Decision-making under stress.
