AUTHORISED GAS TESTING
DESCRIPTION
The Authorized Gas Tester’s role is critical in testings for and ensuring safe working atmospheres, in particular:- Permit controlled confined spaces, and prior to and during hot work for both open and enclosed spaces. It will enable one to read and interpret correctly information as obtained from the gas detection means available. The Course has 3 levels which demarcate the competency for type of area to be monitored. In this case one level is not higher than the other level.
SCHEDULE
Duration
1 Day
Course Load
7 Hours
Schedule
10 am to 6 pm
Participants
per class
20 students
objective
The aim and objectives of the Authorized Gas Tester training programmer is to ensure that personnel preparing for a gas tester role are equipped with the knowledge to conduct gas tests for oxygen levels, flammable and toxic gases safely.This training programmer also equips the delegate with knowledge to conduct gas testing within confined spaces and awareness of associated confined space hazards. Delegates will also learn about relevant legislative requirements, gas measuring and monitoring equipment and documenting gas test results.
Target Audience
This qualification is required for those personnel working in an industrial environment who are to be involved with performing a test for oxygen, flammable and toxic gases up to and including working in confined spaces.
course content
- Legislave and regulatory requirements
- Risk Assessment
- Safe systems of work and permit to enter
- Gases and their hazards
- Sampling consideraons
- Theory and pracce of gas detecon and detectors
- On-going monitoring
- Interpreng and documenng results
