Companies who have employees that undertake various work routines within potentially irrespirable atmospheres, will require them to wear Breathing Apparatus and ensure that all staff are fully competent in both their understanding of the equipment and its safe use in routine as well as emergency situations, this involves taking a safety training course.

This course will provide  practical skills and knowledge in the use of compressed air breathing apparatus and the requirements for working in vessels, confined spaces and industrial settings. On successful completion of this course, the delegates will have a greater understanding of  breathing apparatus control, safe wearing of breathing apparatus, emergency arrangements, testing cleaning and general maintenance of associated equipment including record keeping.

To develop new practical skills and knowledge in the use of compressed air breathing apparatus and the requirements for working in vessels, confined spaces and industrial settings.

On successful completion of this course, the delegates will have a greater understanding of  breathing apparatus control, safe wearing of breathing apparatus, emergency arrangements, testing cleaning and general maintenance of associated equipment including record keeping.

Duration : 1 day

Valid : 3 years

• Legislation
• Physiology of Respiration
• Selection of Wearers/Sets
• Set Description
• General Checks
• Donning & Doffing
• Set Duration
• Control procedures
• Wearer Distress
• Practical Exercises
• Records & Maintenance
• Resuscitation

Certification is issued to delegates who successfully pass the assessments, and will be provided with an information handout

(max 8 persons)

Excel Safety Training provide safety training courses to companies throughout the UK.
We are based in Scotland and can easily cover courses at short notice throughout the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas.