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Course Number: 1062
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), 5.2 Technician Stores, 6.0 Technical Assistant
Title: Using Gas Cylinders Safely Within Universities
Provider: Gas Safe Interactive Ltd
Provider URL: -
Details:

At the end of the on-line interactive workshop participants will be able to:

  • Correctly identify gas cylinders
  • Understand how cylinders operate
  • Be aware of the hazards of asphyxia
  • Recognise the hazards posed by oxygen enrichment
  • Identify flammability hazards
  • Select the correct gas control equipment Identify the key stages in using cylinders safely
  • Recognise the hazards associated with handling cylinders
  • Re-assess current storage facilities in line with safe working practices
  • Become pro-active in assessing risk when using gas cylinders
  • Introduce safe working practices into their working environment

Bookings to be done via http: //www.gas-safe-interactive.com/university-liquid-nitrogen.htm

Special Note: On-line workshop. Candidates complete the training at their convenience, logging on and off via the internet. Very cost and time effective. If more than 9 user codes are required please contact wendymason@istonline.org.uk
Duration: 2 hours (depends on experience)
Venue: e-learning
Capacity: na
Dates Available: na
HEATED HEI Staff Cost: £24.75
non-HEATED Staff Cost: £24.75
Recommended For: Staff and students who use gas cylinders in a University or College environment.
Pre-Requisites: -