GSS Certified - Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training

Course Description


This Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Course is designed for personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of common RPE and what they are used for.

This course can be delivered as 'On Board Safety Training' and customized for site-specific requirements, inc. the use of respirators, EBA and SCBA.

Why choose this course?

Who is the course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of common RPE and what they are used for.

What certificate will i receive?

GSS certificate is valid for 2 years.

Certificates are verifiable on our website.

What can the course lead to?

What is the duration of the course?

The 'optimum' contact time for this course is 4 hours.

The course can be delivered at any one of our training centres or onboard your installation.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements.

What does the course cover?

This course aims to give personnel an introduction to different types of respiratory protection and describe its use in the workplace.

Course Summary

Learning Objectives:
  1. Explain what is meant by Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
  2. Give an overview of the relevant legislation and regulations governing RPE
  3. Identify the different types of RPE commonly used in the Oil and Gas Industry
  4. Explain the requirements for respirator face fit testing
  5. Describe the importance of filters when using RPE
  6. Demonstrate how to correctly select RPE
  7. Describe the factors to consider when wearing RPE
  8. Explain the importance of correctly maintaining RPE
  9. Give an overview of cleaning and storage requirements for RPE

How is the course assessed?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Course info

  • Certificate

  • GSS Certificate - valid for 2 years

  • Duration

  • 0.5 days

  • Who is it for

  • Personnel requiring an understanding of common RPE and what they are used for.

Next course starts

Contact us for next dates.

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