DGUV Breathing apparatus training

Participants will be trained as Helicopter Landing Operator (HLO) or Helideck Assistant (HDA) including the safe use of breathing apparatus in wind turbines, platforms and ships, and its use in helicopter operations.
The practical wind-specific training in the use of breathing apparatus is in accordance with DGUV 112 - 190 using the PPE against fall from height and the specific breathing apparatus on fixed ladders and in simulation rooms that reproduce details of parts of a wind turbine.

• Rules and Regulations Respiratory Protection
• Purpose of Respiratory Protection
• Hazards and Prevention
• Construction and Mode of Action of Respiratory Protective Devices
• Use of Breathing Apparatus
• Functional and Visual Inspection
• Behavior in Emergency Situations
• Familiarization Exercises
• Load Exercises

Persons to be qualified to work using breathing apparatus.

A minimum of physical fitness is expected. Participants must not have any health-related restrictions, especially of the respiratory tracts, cardiovascular diseases or spinal disorders.

Medical fitness in accordance with medical check-ups G41 and G26.3 and a valid certificate for safety at height and rescue from height since the basic ability to rescue from height is a prerequisite.

In accordance with youth protection legislation, the minimum age for participation is 18 years.

4 to 8 persons

A nationally valid DGUV certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.

The certificate is valid for one year.

Please bring appropriate protective work clothing and S3 safety shoes. It is recommended that you train using your own PPE, so please bring this if you have it. Please state if you will need to borrow a PPE (for which there is a charge) when booking the course. You will also require clothing suitable for the weather and suitable work gloves as the practical part of the course takes place outside.