Focus Area Campaign for November 2014 SCBA

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1 Focus Area Campaign for November 2014 SCBA SMS Reference SBP FTM FM 13 FM ANX 1,2 &3 and APP 1 H&S H&S ECM ECM ECM MTM Guidance for the FOCUS area Drill Planner - Use of SCBA and EEBD and precautions Fireman s Outfit - Ensure that the details of the ship specifc equipment is entered in the section for SCBA. Breathing Apparatus - Deals with the Maintenance and checks of SCBA Various IMO and Flag state Circulars dealing with maintenance and checks of various FFA equipment. Entry Into Enclosed Space - Approved SCBA equipment should be ready at the entrance SCBA and EEBD Responsibilities/ Duties - Extra SCBA cylinders. Deck / Accommodation / Cargo Space Fires - Use of the SCBA Rescue from Hold / Tank /Engine Room - Use of the SCBA SCBA Compressor - Maintenance and checks of SCBA Compressor MTM ANX1A Check Lists Proc D/109 Proc E/120 CL D/24 CL E / 008 CL E / 009 CL D/32A ~ 37 E/17 ~ 23 Guidelines On Planned Maintenance Schedules - Maintenance and checks of SCBA and the SCBA Compressor SCBA checks before use - Ensure these are ship specific Procedure for filling SCBA bottles - Ensure these are ship specific Master s S.E.P. Checklist - Point Number, condition and position of fireman outfit Weekly Test of SCBA Compressor Weekly Test of SCBA Compressor Checklist for Familiarization Of New Joining - Location, operation and use of SCBA CL 2013 Training Material TM 16 TM 23 TM 118 Miscellaneous SQ/MSG/086AS/14 Firefighting Tactics And Techniques USCG State Boarding Emergency Drill Guidance A Lecture On Ship Fires, Causes, Prevention And Extinguishment Amendments to SOLAS Regulations in force on 1st July Charging of breathing apparatus

2 Four basic assembly components: Backpack and harness Cylinder Regulator Face piece assembly Head Harness Head Straps Voice Emitter Nose Cone Head Straps Regulator Adapter Port

3 SCBA must only be used in an emergency situation and only by trained personnel Breathe normally Be comfortable Visually inspect equipment before use; Check condition of mask (face piece, head harness for cuts, scratches, missing buckles), backpack (straps & buckles for cuts, tears), cylinder (dents, gouges), hoses (cuts, cracks, bulges). After Visual inspection carry out the following checks before use; Check for full cylinder (minimum 90% - refer manufacturer s guidance) Check face piece Connect regulator to face piece, take 1-2 breaths Close cylinder valve and open by-pass to bleed air Check that low pressure alarm activates at proper pressure Close by-pass valve Perform the positive and negative tests before use. Report any obvious damage that would prevent safe and proper use of the SCBA

4 General safety conditions Use SCBA in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations Know the SCBA protection limits and safety features Ensure air bottles for all SCBA sets are interchangeable Know air supply duration Calculate a point of no return. Vacate space immediately if low air pressure alarm sounds Ensure proper face piece fit Follow basic safety guidelines Know your own physical limitations Before entering hazardous atmosphere, don and check unit for operation Always work in pairs Stay in contact with a wall, hose line, lifeline or partner Work to control breathing Protect the SCBA from damage Inspect and maintain SCBA, in accordance with SOLAS, manufacturer s and company requirements and should be always ready for use

5 Methods of Donning SCBA Over the head Open cylinder valve Hold back plate with both hands Lift SCBA over your head Slide SCBA down your back Tighten waist and shoulder straps Don face piece and check for seal Position protective hood / don helmet Connect regulator to the face piece

6 Coat Method Open cylinder valve Place dominant hand on opposite shoulder strap Lift SCBA and swing it over your dominant shoulder Slide other hand through corresponding shoulder strap Tighten waist and shoulder straps Don face piece and check for seal Position protective hood / don helmet Connect regulator to the face piece

7 Seat Mounted SCBA Sit in seat and place arms through shoulder straps When apparatus stops, release SCBA from mounting bracket Tighten waist and shoulder straps Open main cylinder valve Don face piece and check for seal Position protective hood / don helmet Connect regulator to the face piece

8 Donning the Face piece Grasp the harness with the thumbs through the straps from the inside, and spread the straps Rest your chin in the chin pocket at the bottom of the mask Fit the face piece to your face, bringing the straps or webbing over your head Pull the lower harness straps evenly and simultaneously to the rear to tighten them Pull the temple harness straps evenly and simultaneously to the rear to tighten them Check for proper seal. Pull the protective hood up so that it covers all bare skin Don your helmet and tighten the chin strap

9 Method of Removing the SCBA Remove the regulator from the face piece. Shut off the air supply valve Remove your helmet and pull your protective hood down around your neck Loosen the straps on your face piece Remove your face piece Release your waist strap Loosen the shoulder straps and remove the SCBA Bleed the air pressure from the regulator by opening the purge valve. Place the SCBA in a safe location