Gas Test Atmospheres

Who Should Attend?

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to test the working atmosphere, using electronic test apparatus, to find out if it is safe for the proposed work. It 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.

What will they learn?

The aim of this course is to provide persons with the understanding and skills to gas test atmospheres.  At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

• recognise and assess conditions that require testing

• identify the appropriate action according to procedures and within scope of responsibility, including:

  • selecting, preparing and using gas testing equipment

  • applying testing regime

  • selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • identifying hazards and applying control measures

  • cleaning and maintaining equipment

• take readings and interpret, report/record relevant data

• apply known solutions to routine problems

• communicate clearly and unambiguously with a range of personnel on safety conditions and procedures