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Confusion; Training / Qualification; Situational Awareness; Distraction
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Environment - Non Weather Related; Company Policy; Procedure
During Training; I asked what modifications and/or accommodations are going to be taken to be in compliance with the FAA; CDC; and government guidelines regarding COVID-19. Instructor X stated we will be doing training as we've done every year; using mask and gloves when deemed necessary. (The training classes I have been in the previous 3 years we have not worn PPE as he stated.) I asked about the replacement mouthpiece for CPR pocket mask and if they are going to be new ones? He stated 'Well they get washed with a bleach blend overnight.' I asked about the 2 person CPR and AED proficiency modification. He stated we will each have our own CPR Manikin and be working alone. When doing the 2 emergency megaphone proficiency; I was told to re-do them and put my mouth on the megaphones in order to pass. The mask the Instructor Y provided was a 1501 nuisance dust mask; not NIOSH approved which does not provide particle to lung protection. Instructor Y did not clean the PBE Smoke Hood after one FA's 1501 dust mask fell off inside the hood while he completed the proficiency; but we had to still use it. Instructor Y required us to do 2 person CPR and AED proficiency; I requested a mask but still had to take it off while within 3 inches face-to-face of coworker to perform CPR on manikin. I questioned the replacement mouthpiece of the CPR mask; and the Instructor Y stated they are brand new; one time use only. Mine did have scraps and marring on it; and they were all unwrapped in a wicker basket. [Causes include] Failure of infectious disease protocol/OSHA; social distancing; use of PPE; inappropriate and inadequate PPE. Accountability for the company; they are stating they are following all protocol and this is a clear example they are not. I spoke up; I was clear in my communication; professional. But I was lied to regarding the replacement mouthpieces being new; and forced to do this training against current COVID-19 mandates and in an unsafe manner in order to pass training. For the rest of the training I was ostracized and belittled by the trainers. Accountability; honestly; professionalism with integrity following the SOP's.
Reporter stated issues with training during COVID-19 pandemic relating to use of correct mask; gloves; and PPE to protect each other in class from exposure to the virus.