Breathing Apparatus

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Course title: Breathing Apparatus
Duration: 1 day or 2 days

CMSE provides two Breathing Apparatus courses – a one-day and a two-day course.

Both are run either as a public course or can be run in-house. Contact us for further information on which type of course would best suit your requirements.

Who should attend

Employees who are required to wear a breathing apparatus set.

Course objectives

At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Handle breathing apparatus (B/A)
• Properly fit B/A
• Properly fit face mask
• Test B/A

Course content

• Description of Breathing Apparatus Set
• Correct Procedures for Cylinder Connection to Set
• Carrying out of High and Low Pressure Tests on Set
• Donning and Removal of Set – Individual Practice
• Entry Control Procedures / Calculations Litres per minute
• Safety Checks including check for Positive Pressure
• Use of the Bypass
• Warning Whistle Activation
• Gauge Readings
• Permit to Work Systems

The two-day course also includes:

• Search and Rescue Theory
• Extra Practical Exercises

Accreditation

Participants will be required to complete a practical and short written test.

Full certification of attendance will be provided on successful completion of the course

Upcoming courses

2 Day Course
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1 Day Course
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More information and booking

To find out more about our Breathing Apparatus courses, telephone CMSE today on 1850 315 415 during business hours, or fill in the quick enquiry form above.

FÁS funding may be available for training courses where applicable