Operate Breathing Apparatus
MSMWHS216
MSMWHS216 Operate Breathing Apparatus
Introduction:
This workshop provides a guide to maintaining and operating an open circuit breathing apparatus, correct testing and donning procedures as per standards.
Target Audience:
This workshop is aimed at ensuring the health and safety of employees who are required to undertake work activities within an irrespirable atmosphere.
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Methods:
Program Benefits:
Content:
- Understand the respiratory system and effects of irrespirable atmospheres on the body
- Apply the principles of breathing apparatus control
- Carry out inspection and pre-donning checks and correctly don breathing apparatus
- Operate breathing apparatus
- Clean and maintain breathing apparatus