BA Wearers Responsibilities Flashcards
What are the BA wearer’s responsibilities on station?
Tests completed as per policy
Report any defects
Ensure their own competency is maintained
What are the duty of a BA wearer before entry?
Aware of BA command, ECO and TL
Manage own air
Understand brief
Complete pre-entry checks
Facefit established
Fill tally and hnd to BAECO
PPE worn correctly
Check cylinder contents before entry (80% minimum)
Calculate turn around pressure
What are the duty of a BA wearer during a wear?
Monitor pressure gauge
Monitor air consumption
Regular contact with TL, BAECO
Share workloads
Memorise route in and out
Transmit and receive radio messages
Monitor conditions and risk
Report to ECP on exit
Safe movement and search and rescue techniques - close personal contact
Respond to any distress signals
What are the duty of a BA wearer post wear?
Collect tally
Debrief
Ensure fit and well
BA clean
Wash hands
Replace cylinder and test
How much rest and water required after a wear?
Arduous - 1 hour, 1L
Moderate - 30 mins, 500ml
What are the requirements of a BA TL?
Crew manager or experienced BA wearer
What are the duties of a BA TL?
Brief team on task and risks
Coordinate gauge checks and ensure return to ECP before TOW
Comms
Assess risks
What is the Full Duration of a BA set?
Period during which BA is expected to provide respiratory protection from the moment the cylinder valve is opened until the cylinder content is exhausted
What is the Working Duration of a BA set?
Period during which BA is expected to provide respiratory protection from the moment the cylinder valve is opened until the moment the low pressure whistle begins to operate
What is the safety margin on a BA set?
Low pressure whistle operates
60 +/- 5 BAR
