Authorised Gas Tester Training
- COURSE INFO (MUK-017)
- Duration
- 275 minutes
- Category
- Health & Safety, Control of Work
- Sector
- Oil & Gas
- Price
- £125.00 exc. local taxes
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Further Information - Authorised Gas Tester Training
Description
Who is the course for?
This Authorised Gas Tester Training course is suitable for personnel responsible for conducting atmospheric testing at the worksite.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required
How will the course benefit me?
This course aims to provide the knowledge and techniques for carrying out gas testing.
How will the course benefit my company?
By ensuring that personnel are aware of the situations and circumstances in which a hazardous atmosphere could occur and the steps that should be taken in an emergency.
What standards are referenced in the course?
Health and Safety at Work Act
CoSHH
PFEER
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
Confined Space Regulations
Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
Learning Objectives
Section 1: Introduction
- Define the structure of the course
- Identify the role of the role an Authorised Gas Tester
- Identify the consequences of not carrying out the role correctly
Section 2: Hazards Associated with Gases and Vapours
- Describe the organisational and statutory requirements in relation to gas testing and the requirements for safe systems of work
- Identify examples of the various gases encountered in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Define the relative densities of each gas and where the Gas Tester would normally expect to locate them
- Discuss how the movement of gases can be affected by plant configuration, the effect of ‘fin-fan’ coolers, and wind direction and speed
Section 3: Flammable Atmospheres
- Describe how flammable atmospheres can be created
- Illustrate the formation of gas plumes and the effects of turbulence
- Define LEL, the explosive envelope and UEL
- Identify the various alarm settings and the relationship between the % LEL and % by volume
Section 4: Fire and Explosions
- Explain the Fire Triangle
- Identify the need to remove fuel sources to prevent fire and explosions
- Illustrate the effects of explosions and overpressure
- Describe the effects of pool fires and jet fires
Section 5: Toxic Atmospheres
- Describe the human respiratory system
- Describe the effects of toxic gases on the human body
Section 6: Oxygen Deficiency and Oxygen Enrichment
- Describe the effects of oxygen depletion on the human body
- Describe the effects of oxygen enrichment on the human body
- Describe the risk of flash fires due to oxygen enrichment
Section 7: Hazards of Confined Spaces
- Define what is meant by a confined space
- Describe the possible risks that may be encountered during gas testing of confined space
Section 8: Gas Monitors
- Describe, and explain the general operation of, a generic four channel gas monitor
- Describe the standard checks to be carried out prior to use of the gas monitor
- Describe the older technology gas monitors and the restrictions in their use
Section 9: Using Gas for Fire Watcher Duties
- Describe the use of the gas detector during hot work operations and the role of the Fire Watcher
- Explain the location of the Fire Watcher, the portable Gas Monitor and the actions to take if the alarm is sounded
- Describe the sentinel type gas monitor, its required location during hot work, and the alarm response actions
Section 10: Gas Testing for Hot Work
- Illustrate the correct use of the gas testing equipment and probe for testing prior to hot work
- Describe how consideration should be given to the wind direction and the effect of hot metal and sparks on adjacent areas
- Identify the areas and equipment that should be tested
Section 11: Using Gas Testing and Gas Leak
- Explain how to plan the test
- Describe the technique in using the probe to carry out the test
- Illustrate the potential risk to the Gas Tester and the risk mitigation measures that should be considered
Section 12: Gas Testing for Confined Space Prior to Entry
- Explain how to plan the gas testing of a confined space
- Describe how some confined space configurations will require more than one test area
- Describe the chimney effect of tall process columns and the technique in testing this type of equipment
- Describe the use of visual inspections prior to testing to give an indication of the possibility of toxic gases or oxygen depletion
- Identify the possible risks during gas testing of confined spaces and the risk mitigation methods
Section 13: Gas Testing during Purging Operations
- Describe the technique to be used when testing for levels of hydrocarbons during purging operations
- Describe the technique to be used when testing for levels of oxygen prior to the reintroduction of hydrocarbons after purging operations
Assessment
Exam in the e-learning course
System Requirements
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size – none
• Audio – requires device speaker or headphones