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Course Number: 1032
Disciplines: Gases Handling
Roles: 3.0 Technical Specialist, 4.1 Research Support Technician (Laboratory/Workshop), 4.2 Research Support Technican, 4.3 Teaching Support Technician, 4.4 Teaching Support Technician (Laboratory), 4.5 Teaching Support Technican (Workshop), 5.2 Technician Stores, 6.0 Technical Assistant
Title: Laboratory Gas User Workshop (PGS)
Provider: Proactive Gas Safety
Provider URL: -
Details:

The utilisation of gases in the potentially hazardous laboratory environment may present a unique set of risks; employers are required to provide adequate safety training in the safe management and use of all gases.

This workshop combines a 3 hour classroom session with 1 hour practical instruction on manual handling & regular fitting in a laboratory context.

Prior to training what, where & how gases are used will be determined and the programme will be structured to place emphasis on elements most appropriate to your gas usage
Classroom Session:
* Gas properties & hazards
* Incident case study
* Flammable gases
* Toxic & special gases
* Cylinder identification & data
* Gas equipment - regulators; hoses; pipework
* Emergency procedures
* PPE
* Legislation & Codes of Practice

Practical Session: Delegates will be tutored in:
Delegates will be tutored in:
* Regulator fitting and before use checks
* Connection
* Leak checking
* Removal & exchange of cylinders
* Where appropriate overview of manifold operations

Special Note: -
Duration: 4 hours
Venue: more details to follow
Capacity: min/max 20
Dates Available: To be arranged
HEATED HEI Staff Cost: Available on Request
non-HEATED Staff Cost: Available on Request
Recommended For: Users of laboratory gases
Pre-Requisites: None


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