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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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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: -
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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