SCBA Training Training & Certification - CANADA Hard Hat Training

Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.

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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.

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Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.

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What's in the Training?

Our SCBA training course is regulation compliant, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on understanding and inspecting equipment, safe operating procedures, and general rescue techniques.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards:

Canada Standards

CSA Z94.4-11—Selection, Use and Care of Respirators
CSA Z180.1-13—Compressed Air and Systems

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with regulations, anyone who operates an SCBA must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. While requirements for refresher training are very specific, most safety trainings don’t have such specific requirements. However it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are SCBAs different from other respirators?

SCBAs are a form of air-supplying respirator. This means that they provide clean air to the user from an external storage tank, rather than purifying the surrounding air using a filter. SCBAs also have many unique parts, such as a regulator and full facepiece, which need to be inspected regularly and kept in working condition. Because they are generally more complex than other types of respirators, SCBAs require special training to use safely and effectively.

When are employees required to use SCBAs?

Employees must wear SCBAs whenever they are exposed to any atmosphere that is considered “Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health” (IDLH). These extremely harmful types of atmospheres are classified based on the presence of certain chemicals in hazardous concentrations. Air-purifying respirators typically don’t provide enough protection to be used in an IDLH atmosphere, which is why positive respiratory protection devices like SCBAs are mandatory.

What types of work are SCBAs used for?

SCBAs are most helpful in situations that require immediate action, and where the quality of the atmosphere cannot be quickly assessed. Firefighters commonly use SCBAs to rescue victims from burning buildings. SCBAs are also used by employees who must handle toxic materials, such as during a chemical spill or painting operation.