OPITO Initial Deployment / CA-EBS - US

Duration 1 Days
Cost £240.00pp (inc VAT)
Locations USA - Houston/Houma

An offshore oil rig stationed in the ocean, with red and white machinery and equipment visible against a clear sky.

Course Overview

The OPITO-approved Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment training program is designed for personnel traveling to or from offshore installations/vessels via helicopter where a Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System will be provided for use in the case of an emergency ditching.

Please Note: Due to the physical demands of the course, it is the responsibility of the employer and participant to pre-determine the participant’s ability to safely attend the course.

Prerequisites

All delegates must possess a valid BOSIET/FOET/HUET or TBOSIET/THUET/TFOET or an industry agreed equivalent certificate prior to completing this training.

Course Content

Learning Outcomes

To successfully complete this training delegates must able to:

Assessment Method: Direct Observation

Explain the fundamental differences between re-breather and compressed air systems
(technology and use)
Explain the rationale and use of compressed air emergency breathing systems in helicopter emergency situations
Explain the hazards associated with compressed air emergency breathing systems
Demonstrate a pre-flight inspection of the life jacket and CA-EBS
Demonstrate donning the life jacket with CA-EBS correctly, including ‘buddy check’
Demonstrate an emergency deployment of the CA-EBS in a dry environment

Venue

Houston, Texas