The course aims to teach users and maintenance personnel structure, function, and daily maintenance* of their own breathing equipment. The course covers the most common Dräger models used in the Norwegian market today as well as associated equipment and product updates.
* Not applicable annual service / certification, this should be done by a certified service technician.
Course Content:- Cleaning and disinfection of Dräger breathing equipment- Daily maintenance and simple repair of Dräger breathing equipment- Test and control of Dräger breathing equipment with Dräger Testors- Filling and visual control of breathing air bottles, and quality assurance of breathing air
The participant will be able to make the necessary measurements in places where there is danger of explosive or toxic gases or vapors.
Course Content:- Current regulations and recommendations of Arbeidstilsynet (The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority), PSA, Norwegian oil and gas, SfS.- Confined spaces- Flammable and toxic gases- Risks related to oxygen- Personal protective equipment and respiratory protection- Gas Theory- Portable gas-detectors- Procedures for gas testing and purging- Practical exercises and a written test
The aims and objectives of the training are to give the delegates a required basic knowledge and competency to work safe in an environment where Benzene can be present.
COURSE CONTENT:
- Existing regulations and recommendations from the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, Petroleum Safety Authority and Norwegian Oil and Gas Association (131-Recommended guidelines for identification, assasment, control and follow-up of benzene exposure)- Benzene, how it is formed, where it can occur- Properties and characteristics of Benzene- Definitions; PPM, TWA, ceiling/peak value- Occupational Exposure limits for Benzene- Health effects of Benzene- Types of Benzene detector equipment. X-PID, CMS, Dräger tubes, gas detectors. (X-am 7000 and X-am 8000)
- Types of respiratory protection equipment- Pre-use checks of personal detectors and Escape Breathing Apparatus (EBA)- Safe work practices- Written and practical assement
Why and how to use portable gas-detectors.
Course content:-Challenges with confined spaces entry (CSE)-Current regulations and recommendations-Flammable and toxic gases-Risks related to oxygen-Checks before and after use-Sensor Types-Practical use of gas-detectors-Easy maintenance-Written test
Basic User course of breathing equipment, intended for respiratory protection in atmospheres where oxygen levels may be low or unknown gas concentration present.
Course content:- Respiratory organ, gases and effects, detection of hazards- Breathing equipment types, structure, combinations, needs.- Disassembly for cleaning / disinfection- Installation of equipment, adaption, practice- Get to know the equipment- Regulations relating to maintenance of breathing equipment and filling of breathing air bottles
The course will inform the participant of the dangers that can arise when working in confined spaces. The participants will have basic training on how to use a gas-detector, respiratory equipment and fall protection. The course is a mix of theory and practical exercises.Course content:- Current regulations and recommendations of the Arbeidstilsynet (The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority), PSA, Norwegian oil and gas, IMO/SOLAS- Hazards when entering confined spaces- Flammable and toxic gases- Hazards associated with oxygen- Types of respirators and how to use them- Fall protection, rescue equipment and chemical protective- Use of portable gas-detectors- Risk Assessments and Safe Job Analysis- Work Certificate- Entry guard duties
Basic knowledge of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and how to protect you against this gas in the best possible way. The course is available as an OPITO approved course in Aberdeen if wanted.
Course Content:- Alarm Action- Definitions: PPM, TWA, Upper limit- How to detect H2S- H2S properties- Physiological effects of exposure- Types of respirators, escape respirators and supplied-air respirator operated in positive pressure- Use of portable gasdetectors- Workplace exposure limits- Practical exercises- Final examination