Course Details

  • Course Code: OS-BGT-OGC-E
  • Mode of Delivery: Onsite
  • Duration: 4 Hours
  • Price: On Request

Gas testing

Course Overview

This course is intended to give delegates an opportunity to gain the knowledge and practical experience necessary to conduct different types of atmospheric gas tests.

Suitable for anyone who has the responsibility for carrying out gas tests.

HSE Induction

Successful candidates will receive a certificate issued by National Training Institute LLC (NTI)

Other Details

  • Reasons for gas testing
  • Types of atmosphere
  • Characteristic of atmospheres
  • Properties of gases
  • Occupational health effect
  • Narcotic effect of hydrocarbons
  • Exposure limits
  • Types of gas testing equipment
  • Pre-start check and function test
  • Testing in confined space and testing for hot work
  • Test and interpret and document results of a gas test
  • Role and responsibilities of the authorized gas tester

At the end of the training the candidate will be able to:

  • Describe characteristics of toxic, flammable, oxygen deficient/enrich, nitrogen enrich atmospheres and how they are formed.
  • Occupational health effects of exposure to hydrogen sulphide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4) carbon dioxide(co2) lack/enrich oxygen (O2) and enrich nitrogen (N2)
  • Identify features of different types of gas testing equipment
  • Carryout inspection, pre-test and usage of gas testing equipment
  • Prepare, test and record gas testing results of toxic, flammable and oxygen deficient atmosphere.
  • Carryout practical gas testing in a simulated atmosphere including confined space
On-site training delivery