| 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: |
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| 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: |
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