Introduction:

The aim of this training is to introduce delegates on the issues related to explosion and fire risks on an onshore mining installation and to equip them with the basic emergency response knowledge and skill.

Course type:

Elementary safety training.

Intended for:

Persons performing activities on an onshore mining installation.

Objective:

To familiarize and train delegates with various types of small extinguishers.

Learning targets:

Theory and exercises:

Extinguishing a small A and B class fire with various types of small extinguishers:

• To decide which extinguishing agent should be used in the given situation.
• The effects of extinguishing and combustible materials present.
• Extinguishing a small fire with various types of portable extinguishers.

Conditions for practical exercises:

Maximum 6 delegates per instructor.

Duration:

Half (½) a day for both basic and refresher training.

Conditions for participation:

No medical certificate required.

Condition for refresher course participation:

A valid NOGEPA 0.5 or a 0.6 certificate.

Validity:

4 years.

No coursedates available. Date on request: drtc@drtc.nl