Authorized Gas Testing

This course trains personnel to perform authorized gas testing before and during hazardous work. It covers gas hazards, the selection and calibration of gas detectors, testing procedures, interpretation of readings and recording results on work permits.

• Understand flammable, toxic and oxygen-related gas hazards.
• Select and bump-test gas detection instruments.
• Perform gas tests correctly at the worksite.
• Interpret readings against exposure and flammability limits.
• Record results and communicate them within the permit system.

• Properties of hazardous gases.
• LEL, UEL and exposure limits.
• Types of gas detectors.
• Calibration and bump testing.
• Gas testing procedures and sampling.
• Confined space atmospheric testing.
• Recording results on permits.
• Practical gas testing exercises.

• Authorized gas testers.
• Permit issuers and receivers.
• Operations and maintenance personnel.
• Safety officers.

Participants will receive an international certificate upon successful completion of the course.