You may already be aware of the impending changes surrounding helicopter travel and the changes to the Emergency Breathing System (EBS) currently used.
From the 1st September 2014, all personnel travelling by helicopter to an offshore location, sitting in an aisle seat must have completed the relevant Category A EBS training. However from 1st January 2015 all personnel will be required to complete this training.
As the deadline is a matter of months away it is important to start planning ahead to ensure any disruption to personnel logistics is kept to a minimum.
In terms of training, a new OPITO standard has been created – provisionally entitled ‘Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training’. As soon as the standard is finalised we will be in a position to brief you on the full details.
To read more about the training please click here.
We would encourage you to start planning now, particularly for those of you that may require to travel offshore on or around 1st September.
Should you have any queries, or need any assistance booking your course, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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