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| Course Number: |
1037 |
| 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), 4.7 Technical Support (Central Service), 5.1 Technical Animal Welfare |
| Title: |
Cryogenic Gas User Workshop (PGS) |
| Provider: |
Proactive Gas Safety |
| Provider URL: |
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| Details: |
Cryogenic liquids are particularly hazardous. Their high liquid to gas ratios presents a genuinely serious risk of asphyxiation.
This workshop provides theoretical & optional practical training to assist in reducing these risks; it concentrates on the key safety issues for personnel who are involved in the handling, storage or use of cryogenic gases.
Classroom 1.5 hours:
* User behaviour & perceptions
* Incident case study
* Gas properties
* Hazards caused by cryogen - cold ; asphyxiation ; oxygen enrichment; pressure
* Carbon dioxide & dry ice
* Functions of pressurised vessels
* Dewars
* Ice plugs
* Cryogen in lifts
* Oxygen enrichment & deficiency
* Cryogenic spillage & emergency
* procedures
* Embrittlement
* PPE
* First aid |
| Special Note: |
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| Duration: |
1.5 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: |
Cryogenic gas users |
| Pre-Requisites: |
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