Recent serious incidents involving oxy-acetylene and oxy-propane gas equipment have emphasised the need for employers & managers to review current safety training & practices. Employers should consider if skills training alone is sufficient to meet their obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act.
90% of all flashback incidents occur as a result of incorrect light up procedure. This workshop ensures delegates understand the potential hazards & associated safety procedures in this vital area.
Who should attend the Oxy-Acetylene/Propane Gas User Workshop?
Fabricators, welders and cutters operating Oxy-Acetylene/Propane Units
Classroom Session 3.5 hours
- Gas properties & hazards
- Cylinders
- Identifying Gases
- Gas Equipment
- regulators; hoses
- flashback arrestors
- pipe work - Operating & Emergency Procedures
- Transporting gas cylinders
- Gas Stores
- PPE
- Legislation & Codes of Practice
Practical Session 1 hour
Delegates demonstrate practically to the tutor the knowledge gained in the classroom of the set up & shut down procedure.
Delegates Receive
- PGS Compressed Gases Safety Handbook
- Oxy-acetylene/propane check-lists – pre-use checks; light up checks; shut down checks
- Indicators of good and bad practice information sheet
- PGS Certificate of Completion
- PGS Gas Safety Passport
- EMTA Awards Ltd Certificate of Verified Achievement (on request)
Managment receives:
- The PGS Compressed & Cryogenic Gases Site Safety Manual download from website (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

