Cryogenic Gas User Workshop

Cryogenic liquids are particularly hazardous. Their high liquid-to-gas ratios presents a genuinely serious risk of asphyxiation.

This workshop provides theoretical & optional practical training to assist in reducing these risks; it concentrates on the key safety issues for personnel who are involved in the handling, storage or use of cryogenic gases.

Who should attend the Cryogenic Gas User Workshop?

Employees who work with or come into contact with cryogenic gases

Classroom Session (1.5 hours)

User behaviour & perceptions
Incident case study
Gas properties
Hazards caused by cryogen: cold; asphyxiation; Oxygen enrichment; pressure
Carbon dioxide & dry ice
Functions of pressurised vessels
Dewars
Ice plugs
Oxygen enrichment & deficiency
Cryogenic spillage & emergency procedures
Embrittlement
PPE
First aid

Practical Session: Time dependent upon procedure

The trainer will oversee Cryogenic handling procedures from a bulk tank decant and from a pressurised vessel into a dewar.

An experienced operator must be prepared to perform the procedure under the guidance of the trainer who will check the practice is in line with current Codes of Practice and guidelines.

All Delegates Receive

PGS Compressed Gases Safety Handbook
Certificate of Attendance
Dependent upon achieving required level of understanding:
PGS Gas Safety Passport
EAL Certificate of Verified Achievement (optional)

Managment receives:

The PGS Compressed & Cryogenic Gases Site Safety Manual on CD ROM (dependent upon a manager or supervisor attending training)
Detailed feedback on delegate performance for inclusion in company training records
A summary of delegate opinions of the training undertaken
Updates on compressed gases legislation for a period of 3 years after which in line with H & S good practice we recommend refresher training

All post-training documentation will be forwarded to clients promptly, including delegate test results and their feedback on the training we provided.