SAFE AIR TO BREATHE (EDITION 2)

On board ship, situations sometimes arise where lack of oxygen or the presence of toxic gas can require the use of breathing apparatus that delivers a steady supply of clean air.

This training package shows the main components of the BA systems commonly used on ships and details the test procedures that should be undertaken to ensure that the equipment is working properly. It also shows the use of BA in emergency situations and discusses some of the procedures that should be followed including risk assessment, the setting up of an entry control centre, and the establishing of clear communications protocols.