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    1. NExT
    2. Health Safety and Environment (HSE)
    3. Authorized Gas Tester – Level 3

    Authorized Gas Tester – Level 3

    • Advanced
    • 3 Days
    • classroom1Classroom

    Course Objective

    • The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding to successfully and safely conduct tests for flammable gases in preparation for hot work in the workplace.
    • The training course has been designed to meet the Performance Criteria of CPD.
    • To ensure that personnel preparing for a gas tester role are equipped with the knowledge to safely conduct tests for flammable gases in preparation for hot work in the workplace. Delegates will also learn about relevant legislative requirements, gas measuring and monitoring equipment, and documenting gas test results.
    • This course is aimed at individuals in the oil and gas industry, providing them with knowledge on testing for flammable gases, toxic gases, and oxygen content.
    • This course contains the underpinning knowledge required for AGT Level 2 which is required for those involved in carrying out tests for oxygen and for flammable and toxic gases prior to hot work or work in a confined space; and for those involved in performing safety watch duties for hot work activities. Addresses the OSHA standard 1910.134 & OPITO Guidelines.
    The following points shall be discussed in the course:
    • Changes to equipment design, legislation, and certification
    • The hazards and properties of flammable gases
    • The behaviour of different flammable and toxic gases
    • How a flammable gas or vapour clouds could arrive at the hot work site
    • Checking the controls on the equipment
    • The importance of regular communication
    Activities
    • Classroom - Listening and contributing to discussions and exercises (Group Discussions)

    Pass Requirements

    • Multiple-choice assessment with 70% pass
    Note
    • Course available in English and Arabic
    • An introduction and definition of confined spaces
    • Interpreting operational instructions
    • Legislation, Codes of Practice, and Guidance Notes
    • Testing requirements for oxygen, flammable and toxic gases
    • Procedures for confined space atmosphere testing
    • Selection and use of suitable gas detectors
    • Properties of gases and vapours
    • Identify problems and limitations in their knowledge and expertise
    • Interpretation and recording of results
    • Personal protective equipment
    • Examples and experiences of good and bad practice
    • Hot work and the production of flammable and toxic gases
    • The implications of organizational and statutory requirements
    • How to select, use, and care for PPE and RPE
    • Working within the Permit to Work system
    • Interpreting operational requirements
    • The hazards and properties of flammable gases
    • The behavior of different flammable and toxic gases
    • How a flammable gas or vapour clouds could arrive at the hot work site
    • Checking the controls on the equipment
    • The importance of regular communication
    • Completing the relevant documentation
    • Day 1 Review


    •  The operating principles of atmosphere measuring equipment.
    • The strengths and weaknesses of flammable and toxic gas detection equipment.
    • How to set up the relevant detector and confirm its correct functioning.
    • Locating sentinel-styled equipment for optimum benefit.
    • How to correctly obtain a representative sample of the atmosphere being tested Gas
    • detector prestart checks and calibrating the instruments.
    •  Detectors used for the flammable product Interpreting and documenting the results
    •  How to follow up and implement the Gas strategy plan in the workplace.
    • Hot work and the production of flammable and toxic gases
    • The implications of organizational and statutory requirements
    • How to select, use, and care for PPE and RPE
    • Working within the Permit to Work system
    • Interpreting operational requirements
    • The hazards and properties of flammable gases
    • The behavior of different flammable and toxic gases
    • How a flammable gas or vapour clouds could arrive at the hot work site
    • Checking the controls on the equipment
    • The importance of regular communication
    • Completing the relevant documentation
    • Day 2 Review 


    • The operating principles of atmosphere-measuring equipment
    • The strengths and weaknesses of flammable and toxic gas detection equipment
    • How to set up the relevant detector and confirm its correct functioning
    • Locating sentinel-styled equipment for optimum benefit
    • How to correctly obtain a representative sample of the atmosphere being tested Gas detector prestart checks and calibrating the instruments
    • Detectors used for the flammable product Interpreting and documenting the results
    • How to implement the Gas strategy plan in the workplace
    • Course Review
    • Practical session
    • Final exam


    • Ideal for Persons in organizations who are exposed to flammable or toxic gases hazards
    • Safety Committee Members
    • Safety Personnel
    • Supervisors
    • Anyone interested in learning how to test for flammable or toxic gases and
    • oxygen content in workplaces

    Topics Covered

    • This qualification is designed to cover a range of issues/ hazards in confined spaces. The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and comes with a Certified CPD Statement.
    Topics include: 
    • Testing for oxygen, flammable gases, and toxic gases up to and including working in confined spaces
    • Testing for flammable gas in preparation for hot work.
    • Safety watch duties by the ongoing monitoring of a hot work site.
    • Risk assessment with regard to gas testing
    • Understanding the hazards and behaviors of flammable and toxic gases and when there is an oxygen deficit
    • Using proper PPE
    • Permit to Work System
    • The entire scope of use of the equipment (e.g., Checks, Calibration)
    • Frequency and benefits of gas testing
    • How to decipher and record results 

    • It is the responsibility of the employer or delegates to assess their ability and fitness to safely attend this training program

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