- Level Advanced
- Category Marine and Offshore
- Total hrs 8
- Course Language English
- Email amel_safety@aast.edu
- Phone 01003899844
1 The rationale and use of compressed air emergency breathing systems in helicopter emergency situations, including the fundamental differences between re-breather and compressed air systems (technology and use)Outcome: The hazards associated with compressed air emergency breathing systems3Outcome: Use of the Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)
1.1The rationale for using a compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS) including:1.1.1 Fundamental differences between re-breather and compressed air systems (technology and use) – UKCS operations only2.1The hazards associated with compressed air EBS:2.1.1 Medical hazards associated with lung over-expansion injuries2.1.2 Gasp reflex associated with cold water entry shock2.1.3 Coughing3.1A pre-flight inspection of the life jacket and compressed air EBS3.2Donning a life jacket complete with compressed air EBS correctly, including ‘buddy check'
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