Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

The goal of this course is to increase the employee’s familiarization with, and confidence in, the use of the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Compliance Reference:

T8 CCR 5144 | 29 CFR 1910.134

Class Duration:

4 hours

Language Options:

English, Spanish

Included:

n/a

Optional Materials:

Training Manual, Training Video

Class Objectives:

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

  • The basic physiology of the respiratory system
  • Medical restrictions
  • The operational limitations of the SCBA
  • Inspecting an SCBA before and after use
  • Cleaning and sanitizing the SCBA’s components per OSHA recommendations
  • Adjusting face mask to ensure a proper seal
  • Operating the SCBA
  • Donning and doffing equipment

At the conclusion of the class, each participant will take a written examination and complete a course evaluation.

Compliance Reference:

T8 CCR 5144 | 29 CFR 1910.134

Class Duration:

4 hours

Language Options:

English, Spanish

Included:

n/a

Optional Materials:

Training Manual, Training Video