Authorized Gas Tester

Is designed to equip delegates with knowledge to conduct gas testing within a confined space and gives awareness of associated confined space hazards.

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Course Overview

The Authorized Gas Tester Course is aimed to provide the delegates with the knowledge and competencies in carrying out tests for oxygen and for flammable and toxic gases prior to hot work or work in a confined space. Delegates will also learn about how to safely conduct gas tests for oxygen levels, flammable and toxic gases. In addition, this course also equips the delegate with relevant legislative requirements, gas measuring, monitoring equipment and documenting gas test results.

Learning Objectives

1 Conduct gas testing within confined spaces and awareness of associated confined space hazards.

2 Understand hazardous gases and their characteristics.

3 Describe the effects of hazardous atmospheric concentrations

4 Complete a gas test certificate.

5 Execute gas testing procedures.

6 Operate gas detection equipment.

Course Outline

Day One

Introduction to gases and their hazards
Theory and practice of gas detection and detectors
Exposure to gas and their health effects
Flammability and fire range

Day Two

Introduction to gas detectors
Protection Equipment.
Safe systems of work.
Interpreting and documenting results.

Who Should Attend?

This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for:

The training program is aimed at all those who need to take the role of certified gas testers and those who are responsible for oxygen, flammable and toxic gas testing, including those working in confined spaces.