Intended for

This programme is designed to meet the initial training and knowledge assessment requirements for personnel preparing to work as Authorised Gas Testers

Duration

Duration of the class room Authorised Gas Tester training is 14-16 hours.

3 Days to complete

Aims

To provide gas testing analyst with the necessary information to allow them to conduct effective and competent gas testing procedures.

Content

  • Selection, use and care for PPE for different oxygen deficient atmosphere, toxic and flammable gases
  • The strengths and weaknesses of the various types of O2, flammable and toxic gas detections equipment
  • The implications of organisational and statutory requirements
  • The implications of EH40 (HSE Occupational Exposure Limits) for flammable gases
  • The hazards associated with working within a toxic, flammable or Non-Life supporting atmosphere
  • How to work both with and within the Permit to Work system
  • How to interpret operational requirements – policies, procedures, instructions, codes of practice and standards
  • The range of frequency of tests and their acceptable limits
  • The principles of gas testing as applied to confined space entry
  • The type of production operation being tested for oxygen deficient, flammable and toxic gases
  • How to access and interpret the relevant operational instructions
  • The hazards and properties of flammable and toxic gases including oxygen deficiency and enrichment, nitrogen and specialist materials appropriate to the location
  • The different types of detectors used for he relevant application
  • How to set up the relevant detector for each gas testing application and confirm its current functioning
  • How to correctly select between aspirating and non-aspirating detectors to obtain a representative sample of the atmosphere being tested
  • The operating principles of atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment, including their strengths, weaknesses and frequently observed failure modes
  • The potential cumulative effects of operations within an oxygen deficient, toxic or flammable environment
  • How to interpret the results, to include both normal and abnormal
  • The acceptable levels of flammable and toxic gases and the correct amount of oxygen
  • The behavior of different gases
  • Where to site ongoing monitoring equipment for vessel entry
  • How to obtain a representative atmosphere sample from a range of confined spaces

Price

$175

Key Information

  • Location OTI Training Center, Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Start time 9.00
  • Duration 3 Days
  • Price (exc.VAT) $175
  • Validity 3 Years
  • Accreditation OPITO