Gas Test Atmospheres

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to test gas atmospheres using electronic gas test devices in order to ensure that the atmospheres is safe for proposed work.

Training in MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres applies to situations where an individual may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. The competency requires the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.

Working environment may be hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, by day or night. Workplace atmospheres may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.