Authorized Gas Testing (AGT)

The Authorized Gas Tester’s role is one of the critical roles in testing which ensures in providing a safe working atmosphere, in particular for the Permit controlled confined spaces, it includes testing prior to and during hot work for both open and enclosed spaces.

It will enable one to read and interpret correctly the information obtained from the gas detection means available. The Course consists of 3 levels which help in the demarcation of the competency for the type of the area to be monitored. In this case, one level is not higher than the other two levels.

 Training Course Content

• Introduction to gas testing
• Abbreviations
•  Hazardous area/ atmosphere
• Chemical and Physical Properties of Gas
• Legal requirement 
• Measurement of gas in various locations
• Recording and monitoring 
• PPEs to be used 
• Emergency response 

Learning Outcomes of Training

• Awareness of hazardous gas
• Awareness of physical and chemical properties
• The practice of gas testing on different Job
• Gas detector pre-check, calibration, and performing the GT
• Importance of Control Measurement and PPE 
• Impact reduces on Environment 

Who should attend Training?

• This training is to have opted for personnel who is preparing to work as Authorized Gas Testers as well as required for that personnel who are involved with performing a test for oxygen, flammable and toxic gases, including working in confined spaces and hot work.

Benefits of the training

• This training program provides the personnel with the knowledge to conduct gas testing within confined spaces and also raises awareness of the associated confined space hazards. Along with this the personnel learns about the relevant legislative requirements, gas measuring and monitoring equipment, and documenting gas test results."