These workshops provide support to meet the
training obligations of NHS HTM 02-01 Part B, which recommends gas safety training for all nurses, porters and medical staff.
Medical gases are safe in everyday use; however a simple error due to a lack of understanding or the use of inappropriate practice can put both patient & staff at risk. The result could be an incident which may have far reaching effects.
These classroom workshops provide
support to meet the training obligations of NHS HTM 20 21 which recommends gas safety training for all nurses, porters and medical staff.
Who should attend this workshop?
Staff who work with, transport or come into contact with medical gases including nurses, radiographers, physiotherapists, porters
Medical Gas User
1.5 hours:
- Fire hazards of Oxygen enrichment
- Identification & cylinder preparation
- Regulator fitting
- Leak testing
- Regulator removal
- Faulty cylinder procedure
- Manual handling techniques
- Practical training available for porters connecting manifolds or changing cylinders
Liquid Nitrogen Safety
1.5 hours:
- Gas properties
- PPE
- Movement of LN in lifts
- Oxygen enrichment & deficiency
- Vessels & ice plugs
- Pre fill checks
- Hazards from cold
- Spillage emergency actions
- First aid for cold burns
All Delegates Receive
- PGS Medical Gases Safety Handbook
- Certificate of Attendance
- Dependent upon achieving required level of understanding:
- PGS Gas Safety Passport
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.
Call to discuss your requirements or email for a full detailed quote:
0845 0701206
