Authorised Gas Tester- Physical Class

The authorised gas tester training is aimed at equiping participants with the knowledge to conduct gas tests for oxygen levels, flammable and toxic gases safely.

This course mandatory for persons working in confined space, oil & gas industry among others. 

Participants will also learn how to conduct relevant gas tests within confined spaces, legislative requirements and document gas results. 

Course Outline

• Confined space criteria

• The hazards of operation within an oxygen deficient, flammable or toxic environment

• Carrying out a suitable risk assessment

• Using safe systems of work

• How to select, use and care for PPE and RPE

• Working within the permit to work (PTW) system

• The operating principles of atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment

• Gas detector pre-start checks

• Calibrating the instruments used in atmospheric testing

• How to set up the relevant detector for each gas testing application

• The behavior of different flammable and toxic gases

• The range and frequency of tests

• Acceptable levels of flammable and toxic gases

• Performing gas tests in sequence

• Obtaining a representative atmosphere sample

• Monitoring and retesting

• Where to site portable and transportable ongoing measuring equipments

• Interpreting and documenting the results