Typical Learning Outcomes:
As appropriate to gas usage, at the end of the Workshop delegates will:
- Have established their current level of knowledge.
- Understand the common properties of all gases in use.
- Have a detailed knowledge of the hazards of the gases they use & their safety implications.
- Know how to identify cylinder gases correctly.
- Understand the relationships between Pressure, Volume & Temperature of gases in sealed containers.
- Know the definition & hazards of pressure & its relevance to cylinder & pipework/hose construction with special reference to safety relief devices.
- Understand the effects of Oxygen deficient & enriched atmospheres, with particular reference to confined spaces.
- Understand the hazards of compressed Oxygen when exposed to contamination with oil-based substances.
- Understand the emergency procedures for the gases in use.
- Know basic First Aid treatment for gas related incidents.
- Know how to handle gas cylinders safely & correctly, & the hazards associated with incorrect manual handling of gas cylinders.
- Understand the basic requirements for the safe storage of gas cylinders.
- Know the correct Personal Protective Equipment to wear.
- Know the requirements for safety inspections of equipment derived from current legislation & industry Codes of Practice.
- Be able to carry out safe & thorough leak detection.
- Understand the requirements for safe transportation of gas cylinders in vehicles.
As appropriate to gas usage, delegates will receive practical instruction in:
- Cylinder Identification
- Regulator Fitting & changing cylinders
- Manual Handling of gas cylinders
- Leak Checking
- Wearing of PPE
- Before-use, start up, & shut down
- safety checks of relevant gas equipment.
- Step by step instruction on annual inspection procedures.
- Manifold operation, checks & cylinder changeover.
- Vessel & Dewar decant procedures
