This training course will instruct personnel when gas testing is required, how to conduct gas testing and how to determine if the atmosphere is safe to work in.
Overview
This training course will instruct 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 which involves practical experience operating gas testing equipment.
The course is suitable for an individual working alone or within a team or a group working in liaison with other shift team members as well as the control room operator as appropriate.
Pre-requisites
Nil
Co-requisites
Nil
Pre-entry Requirements
Long sleeves and long pants, Appropriate safety footwear
USI
Content
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
Air Densities of common gases
Oxygen deficiency, oxygen enrichment, Lower Explosive Levels, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulphide, Methane, and other gasses
Exposure Limits: TWAs, STELs, IDLHs etc
Gas testing log sheets
Gas detector maintenance
Gas detector bump testing and calibration requirements
Gas detector records
Unit of Competency
MSMWHS217 - Gas Test Atmospheres
Assessment
Participants' learning outcomes will be assessed using practical activities designed to simulate the work environment and written questions as appropriate. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.
Select Safety Tasmania is a locally owned and operated Work, Health and Safety training and consultancy company located in both Hobart and Launceston.
We are a dedicated team, who provide a wide variety of safety-related services and training courses to a broad cross-section of industry.
We work with you to understand your operational requirements in order to provide a user friendly, practical and tailored solution to suit your individual or business needs, whilst meeting legislative requirements.
Our core business is simplifying safety, environmental and quality control legislative requirements and applying them to your business.
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