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RESULTS-ORITNTED Training Description
Course Duration
1 Day
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Course Average Passing Rate
97%
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Course Overview
Working in oxygen-deficient or toxic atmospheres leaves no margin for equipment failure or procedural error — a compromised air supply can incapacitate a worker within seconds, making correct use of Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) a matter of life and death rather than routine compliance. In confined space, blasting, coating, and hazardous atmosphere operations across the Middle East, where SABA use is often continuous throughout a shift, competent equipment operation and emergency awareness are non-negotiable requirements.
This training course is designed to build practical competency in the safe use of Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus for personnel required to work in atmospheres necessitating supplied-air respiratory protection. The course is aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134: Respiratory Protection and NFPA 1989: Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection, which establish the framework for respiratory protection selection, air quality, and safe use procedures. Participants will learn to select and don SABA equipment correctly, conduct pre-use inspections, monitor air supply and duration limits, and respond to equipment failure or emergency situations.
Key Learning Objectives
Explain the principles of supplied-air respiratory protection and when SABA use is required
Conduct pre-use inspection of SABA equipment including (mask seal, hose integrity, and regulator function)
Correctly don, fit-test, and doff SABA equipment
Monitor air supply, duration limits, and air quality requirements during use
Apply emergency response procedures including (air supply failure and emergency escape)
Comply with equipment maintenance, storage, and documentation requirements
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
Overview of SABA systems and their applications including (confined space entry, blasting, and hazardous atmosphere work)
Applicable international standards and regulatory requirements including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, NFPA 1989, and local respiratory protection regulations)
Distinguishing SABA from self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and their respective applications
Overview of SABA-related incidents and their primary causes including (air supply interruption, improper fit, and hose damage)
2. SABA Components and Air Supply Systems
Key system components including (face piece, air hose, regulator, and air source)
Air compressor and cylinder bank systems including (breathing air quality requirements)
Escape bottle and emergency air supply awareness
Understanding air hose length limitations and routing considerations
3. Pre-Use Inspection and Fit Testing
Pre-use inspection procedures including (face piece condition, hose connections, and regulator function)
Conducting a fit test to verify mask seal integrity
Identifying defects requiring equipment withdrawal including (cracked lenses, damaged seals, and hose wear)
Verifying air supply source pressure and quality before use
4. Donning, Use, and Doffing Procedures
Correct donning sequence including (harness adjustment and face piece seating)
Verifying seal integrity and communication function before entry
Safe movement and hose management while wearing SABA
Correct doffing procedures including (sequence and equipment handover)
5. Air Supply Monitoring and Duration Limits
Monitoring air supply pressure and consumption during use
Understanding duration limits based on task demand and air source capacity
Recognizing early warning indicators of low air supply
Planning task duration and rotation around air supply constraints
6. Emergency Procedures and Equipment Failure Response
Responding to air supply interruption including (switching to escape bottle and emergency signaling)
Emergency escape procedures including (buddy system coordination and evacuation route awareness)
Communicating emergencies to standby personnel and supervisors
Post-incident actions including (equipment inspection and reporting)
7. Group Discussion and Case Studies
Case studies from regional SABA-related incidents including (air supply failure, improper fit leading to exposure, and hose entanglement) and lessons learned in prevention
Group discussion on common SABA use failures including (skipped fit testing, inadequate air monitoring, and poor hose management)
Sharing regional best practices including (rotation planning for high-demand tasks and standby personnel coordination)
Discussion on integrating SABA use within site respiratory protection and confined space programs
1. Introduction to Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
Overview of SABA systems and their applications including (confined space entry, blasting, and hazardous atmosphere work)
Applicable international standards and regulatory requirements including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, NFPA 1989, and local respiratory protection regulations)
Distinguishing SABA from self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and their respective applications
Overview of SABA-related incidents and their primary causes including (air supply interruption, improper fit, and hose damage)
2. SABA Components and Air Supply Systems
Key system components including (face piece, air hose, regulator, and air source)
Air compressor and cylinder bank systems including (breathing air quality requirements)
Escape bottle and emergency air supply awareness
Understanding air hose length limitations and routing considerations
3. Pre-Use Inspection and Fit Testing
Pre-use inspection procedures including (face piece condition, hose connections, and regulator function)
Conducting a fit test to verify mask seal integrity
Identifying defects requiring equipment withdrawal including (cracked lenses, damaged seals, and hose wear)
Verifying air supply source pressure and quality before use
4. Donning, Use, and Doffing Procedures
Correct donning sequence including (harness adjustment and face piece seating)
Verifying seal integrity and communication function before entry
Safe movement and hose management while wearing SABA
Correct doffing procedures including (sequence and equipment handover)
5. Air Supply Monitoring and Duration Limits
Monitoring air supply pressure and consumption during use
Understanding duration limits based on task demand and air source capacity
Recognizing early warning indicators of low air supply
Planning task duration and rotation around air supply constraints
6. Emergency Procedures and Equipment Failure Response
Responding to air supply interruption including (switching to escape bottle and emergency signaling)
Emergency escape procedures including (buddy system coordination and evacuation route awareness)
Communicating emergencies to standby personnel and supervisors
Post-incident actions including (equipment inspection and reporting)
7. Group Discussion and Case Studies
Case studies from regional SABA-related incidents including (air supply failure, improper fit leading to exposure, and hose entanglement) and lessons learned in prevention
Group discussion on common SABA use failures including (skipped fit testing, inadequate air monitoring, and poor hose management)
Sharing regional best practices including (rotation planning for high-demand tasks and standby personnel coordination)
Discussion on integrating SABA use within site respiratory protection and confined space programs
Group Exercises
Team-based scenario exercise including (planning air supply rotation for a simulated high-demand task)
Incident investigation group exercise including (reviewing a SABA-related incident scenario, identifying contributing causes, and producing a corrective action plan)
Gained Core Technical Skills
Ability to conduct structured pre-use inspections of SABA equipment
Proficiency in correctly donning, fit testing, and doffing SABA equipment
Competency in monitoring air supply, duration limits, and air quality during use
Skill in executing emergency response procedures including escape bottle activation
Ability to communicate effectively with standby personnel during SABA use
Understanding of equipment maintenance, storage, and documentation requirements
Services Geographical Coverage
In Tamkene Training Center or at our client's facility (On-Site), Covering All Saudi Arabia Cities and Locations:
Targeted Audience
Personnel required to use Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus as part of their work including (blasters, coaters, and confined space workers)
HSE officers and safety supervisors overseeing respiratory protection programs
Standby personnel and hole watch attendants supporting SABA-equipped workers
Site supervisors coordinating tasks requiring supplied-air respiratory protection
Any personnel required to obtain formal authorization to use SABA equipment on site
Practical Assessment
Supervised pre-use inspection exercise including (completing a full inspection checklist and identifying seeded defects)
Donning, fit testing, and doffing demonstration including (correct sequence and seal verification)
Emergency response simulation including (responding to a simulated air supply failure and activating escape procedures)
Knowledge Assessment
Multiple-choice questions on SABA components, standards, and applicable requirements including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 and NFPA 1989)
Scenario-based questions on identifying equipment defects and appropriate response actions
Air supply monitoring questions including (duration limits and low air supply indicators)
Emergency procedure questions including (escape bottle activation and emergency communication)
Why Choose This Course
Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 and NFPA 1989 for internationally credible respiratory protection competency
Delivers a complete learning journey from equipment familiarization and inspection through to emergency response
Applies structured hazard awareness to real-world SABA use scenarios, developing proactive safety discipline
Structured practical exercises conducted under supervision build genuine equipment confidence and emergency readiness
Incorporates regional case studies addressing high-demand blasting, coating, and confined space conditions common across Middle East industrial sites
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
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