Course Details

  • Course Code: OS-SCBA-A
  • Mode of Delivery: Onsite
  • Duration: 8 Hours
  • Price: On Request

SCBA and Confined Space Rescue - Arabic

Course Overview

This course aims to provide delegates with basic knowledge and understanding of SABA and SCBA, confined space entry hazards, controls and responsibilities, and the basic skills required to safely prepare and use an SCBA, in toxic, other irrespirable atmospheres, confined spaces and for emergency rescue purposes, solo or as a team member.

PDO & Contractor staff who are required to use SCBA for gas testing or other operational activities, or in operational emergencies.

  • HSE Induction
  • Valid H2S permit

Successful candidates will receive a certificate issued by NTI

Other Details

  • Types, functions and limitations of respiratory protection equipment using compressed air. (SABA, SCBA, Escape sets)
  • Negative pressure & Positive pressure facemasks and cowls – what they can do and what they cannot
  • Draeger ‘PA94 Plus’ SCBA backplate and harness, pressure reducer, demand valve, gauge and whistle, Panorama Nova facemask, cylinder types
  • Camlock ‘Fast mask’ and ‘Fast cowl’
  • Pre-use tests, Donning & start-up tests, ‘Doffing’ SCBA, after-use disassembling, cleaning/maintaining SCBA for further use, and test records.
  • PDO ‘Buddy’ system
  • Confined spaces - types, hazards, activities, entry controls and procedures
  • Procedures for emergencies and rescues, confined space entry team members’ roles and responsibilities
  • Rescue equipment, considerations, devising a rescue plan, and solo and team rescue techniques

At the end of the training the candidate will be able to:

  • Be able to use, test and maintain SCBA for routine and non-routine activities
  • Identify the differences between SABA and SCBA
  • Recognize and identify confined space hazards, controls, key personnel and their responsibilities
  • Use SCBA under a variety of different circumstances, including devising and carrying out rescue plans
On-site