Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare chamber for compression
- Complete pre-compression checklist in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- Check that the chamber compartment is clean and free from flammable items
- Check that the chamber components are in working order/serviceable
- Check that the chamber valve alignment is correct
- Ensure waste disposal system is in working order
- Complete user maintenance in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and maintenance schedule
- Establish power supply to panel and chamber
- Ensure lighting to chamber is in working order
- Ensure gas analysers are operating
- Check that auxiliary power supply is available
- Ensure alarm indicators are switched on and in working order
- Ensure closed circuit TV systems are switched on and in working order
- Ensure communications systems are functioning correctly
- Establish gas supply to chamber
- Select equipment and materials for compression
- Ensure that equipment and materials selected are correct, cleaned and prepared
- Check that equipment and materials selected are in working order
- Identify and label faulty equipment
- Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- Complete equipment repair in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- Prepare chamber occupants for compression