Hyperbaric Facility Maintenance Course (HFM) Module 1 (Oct 04 - 05, 2024)

Hyperbaric Facility Maintenance Course (HFM) Module 1 is organized by International ATMO, Inc. and will be held from Oct 04 - 05, 2024.\

Description:
Maintaining the hyperbaric chamber is only part of the preventive maintenance program of a hyperbaric facility. Most hyperbaric facilities include systems and components in addition to the equipment provided by the hyperbaric chamber manufacturer. This 3-day course gives participants enough information to design a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and to be an informed consumer when hiring outside maintenance services. This course is appropriate for anyone responsible for management, operation and/or maintenance of a hyperbaric facility. 

The course is divided into two modules. Module 1 is required in order to attend Module 2.

Learning Objective
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Organize a comprehensive facility maintenance program
• Ensure maintenance work of staff or appointed contractors is done appropriately, safely & effectively
• Perform minor maintenance procedures in-between annual preventive maintenance

Topics

• Administering a maint program
• Oxygen delivery systems
• Oxygen cleaning
• Lubricants, sealants & disinfectants
• Safety valve testing & servicing
• High pressure cylinders
• Particle filters
• Paint
• Pressure regulators
• Pressure vessel testing
• Valves
• Door & window seals
• Depth gauge calibration
• Gas analyzers
• Basic electrical systems
• Fire protection equipment
• Compressors
• Environmental conditioning
• Air filtration systems
• Cleaning & checking bilges
• Preventive maintenance (monoplace)
• Preventive maintenance (multiplace)