Client Course Details

Why Choose This Course

This unit covers identifying and monitoring atmospheric conditions to measure contaminants, interpreting readings and recommending actions to take based on the interpretation and the effects of exposure to hazardous atmospheres.

Pre-Requisites:

• PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit (or equivalent)

FSA Entry Requirements:

• USI
• Fitness to participate
• Participants must be clean shaven, no facial hair that may affect facial seal as per Australian Standards. Click here for further information.
• Fire rated PPE and footwear
• Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course

Evidence of each participant holding the above competencies must be provided prior to entry into the course.

Course Subjects:

• Personal protective equipment considerations
• Hazardous atmospheres including cause and effect
• Oxygen deficiency/excess
• Toxic and combustible atmospheres
• Workplace exposure standards
• Ventilation and general safe working procedures
• Use of gas detection equipment
• Purging agents
• Calibration drills
• Organisational procedures for entering a hazardous atmospheres

Group Size:

1-12

Duration:

2 days

Location:

Onsite

Schedule:

Public and corporate courses available.