Training for new breathing apparatus on North Sea helicopters set to start
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New Emergency Breathing System (EBS)
Training for the new Emergency Breathing System (EBS) will be rolled out next month ahead of fast-tracked rules for implementation of the safety measures which come into force in January.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is expected approve the new breathing apparatus by the end of the month with first batch of approved equipment arriving in July.
Booking for training sessions will begin around July 7. According to the Helicopter Safety Steering Group (HSSG) training will be delivered in three stages based on region.
