Authorized Gas testing Hotwork Assessor

Learners will gain the technical skills to correctly operate gas detectors and test atmospheric conditions in confined spaces to ensure safe entry and exit for all workers. This course provides essential orientation on maintaining safety standards in line with OSHAD-SF guidelines for hazardous environments.

Duration

2 Days

Language

English

Delivery Mode

Online/Hybrid/Face-to-Face

Course Overview

The Authorized Gas Tester Course is aimed to give the candidates orientation on the correct way of operating gas detector and testing of atmospheric gases in the confined space to ensure safe entry, safe working and safe exit of workers. As per guidelines of OSHAD-SF –Code of Practice 27 – Confined Spaces.

Learning Objectives

Define the term PPM, LEL and MEL and explain their significance
Describe the effects of toxic and flammable gases
Describe the effects of hazardous atmospheric concentrations
List the sources of flammable and toxic gases
List possible sources of ignition
Describe gas testing procedure

Course Outline

Day 01

Introduction to Gas Testing
Definition of term PPM, LEL and MEL
Confined space criteria
Emergency Procedures – Rescue and Resuscitation Equipment, Raising the Alarm and Rescue, Safeguarding the Rescuers, Fire Safety, Control of Plant, First Aid, Public Emergency Services
Risk Assessment- Confined Space Hazards
The hazards of operating within an oxygen deficient, toxic or flammable environment
Risk assessment(TBRA) or (KBRA)
Using safe systems of work
Interpreting operationalrequirements
Selecting and using PPE and RPE
Gas detecting at Workplace – Pre-start checks, Calibrating the instruments used in atmospheric testing, how to set up relevant detectors for each gas testing application, the range and frequency of tests, acceptable levels of flammable and toxic gases, performing gas tests in sequence, obtaining a representative atmosphere sample atmosphere sample
Monitoring and retesting
Flammable Gases – Hot work and the production of flammable and toxic gases, The principles of hot work gas testing, The hazards and properties of flammable gases, The strengths, and weaknesses of flammable and toxic gas detection equipment
Detectors used for flammable product
Interpreting and documenting the results
The importance of regular communication

Certification

OrientMCT Certified

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