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GAS TESTING TRAINING
Nationally Recognised Course Codes:
MSAPMOHS217A Gas Test Atmospheres
Our Gas Testing training course is designed for personnel who may need to undertake monitoring of potentially hazardous atmospheres in the workplace. These areas that may need to be atmospherically tested may include: Confined Spaces, work around hazardous material storage areas, restricted spaces or areas which contain dangerous goods.
This course is taught by highly experienced emergency services instructors who have a strong background in HAZMAT response. This training course will teach personnel when gas testing is required, how to conduct gas testing and how to determine if the atmosphere is safe to work in.
Many practical exercises are included as part of the training. This training course involves ‘hands on’ experience operating gas testing equipment.
Course Subjects:
- Legislative framework for gas detection
- When is gas testing required
- Supervisor responsibilities
- Gas Testing Permits to work and hot work requirements
- Risk assessments and the need to consider atmospheric monitoring requirements during the risk assessment
- Confined Space Permit overview
- Oxygen Deficiency, Oxygen Enrichment, Lower Explosive Levels, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulphide, Methane and other gasses
- Exposure Limits: TWA’s, STEL’s, IDLH’s etc
- Air Densities of common gasses
- Gas testing log sheets
- Gas detector maintenance
- Gas detector bump testing and calibration requirements
- Gas detector records
Duration:
½ Day 4 Hours
Assessment:
Theory and Practical Assessment
Where Conducted:
At your location anywhere across Australia or at a Fire & Safety Australia Training Room
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