Authorized Gas Tester

A group of people who prepare for and respond to any emergency occurrence is known as an Emergency Response Team (ERT). Fires, explosions, the discharge of potentially dangerous chemicals, falls from great heights, accidents in tight spaces, terrorism, and other natural and unnatural disasters are examples. Through an overview of the needs for emergency preparedness, the ERT imparts information and awareness while fostering experience. ERT will identify efficient evacuation methods and guarantee that sufficient control measures are in place. Additionally, the team aids firms in upholding their legal responsibilities and complying with ISO 45001:2018's operational control criteria.

Target group

This programme is designed to meet the initial onshore training and knowledge assessment requirements for personnel preparing to work as Authorised Gas Tester training and is required for those involved with testing for flammable gas in preparation for hot work.

Objective

The aim and objectives of the AGT training programme is to ensure that personnel preparing for a gas tester role are equipped with the knowledge to safely conduct tests for flammable gases in preparation hot work in the workplace.

Delegates will also learn about relevant legislative requirements, gas measuring and monitoring equipment and documenting gas test results.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

* Employees of the facility or the emergency reaction team

* Members of the health and safety committee

* Contractors

* Self-employed individuals

* Those in charge or managers

* Management consultants and professionals

* Anyone with an interest in managing fire safety

YOUR BENEFITS

After finishing this course, participants will comprehend:

* practices to protect buildings, stock, and equipment

* action plan required for ERT

* emergency situations

* best practices demonstrated by the trainer

* practices to prevent human life including injury and ill health

COURSE CONTENT / OUTLINE

Delegates will receive theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas:

* Hot work and the production of flammable and toxic gases

* The principles of hot work gas testing

* The hazards and properties of flammable gases

* Using risk assessments and safe systems of work

* The implications of organizational and statutory requirements

* How to interpret operational requirements

* How to select, use and care for PPE and RPE

* How to work within the Permit to Work system

* Interpreting relevant operational instructions

* The operating principles of atmosphere measuring equipment

* The strengths and weaknesses of flammable and toxic gas detection equipment

* How to set up the relevant detector and confirm its correct functioning

* Locating sentinel styled equipment for optimum benefit

* How to correctly obtain a representative sample of the atmosphere being tested

* Gas detector pre-start checks

* Calibrating the instruments

* Detectors used for the flammable product

* Interpreting and documenting the results

* Q&A

* Examination

TRAINING DURATION

* 1 Day