The aim and objectives of Gas Tester training program 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 program also equips the delegate with knowledge to conduct gas testing within confined spaces and awareness of associated confined space hazards. Candidates will also learn about relevant knowledge of gas measuring and monitoring equipment and documenting gas test results.

Course is Designed For:

Facility Managers, Supervisors, Employees and Employers who have responsibilities for work related to gas testing.

Course Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)

Certificate Validity: 2 year

Training Schedule: On-Demand

Topics Covered:

Hazards of operations within an oxygen deficient, toxic or flammable environment
Carrying out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment.
Using Safe systems of work.
Interpreting operational requirements
Hazards present in the confined space.
Procedures and conditions to ensure that atmospheric conditions are safe for confined space entrants.
Equipment required to test and monitoring the atmospheric gases
Identification of different types of Gas Detectors.
Filling out Permits, Risk Assessment and Gas Test certificate.
Pre-check start-up of Multi Gas Detector.
Reading and Interpreting gas levels for Oxygen, CO, H2S and LEL levels. Knowing acceptable values.
Detecting gas levels at the different levels like top, middle and bottom level of the confined space to know the varying concentration of gas and vapors in the confined space.
Maintenance, Calibration and Bump test for Gas Detectors

Instructional Method:

Lecture
PowerPoint Presentation
Audio Visual Video DVD
Group Discussions
Question and Answer Session
Demonstration
Hands on Practical Training

Equipment Used:

Computer/Laptop, DVD, Multi-gas detector