Using Laboratory Gases Safely with Connecting Regulators Practical

• Introduction – Outline of workshop content and objectives.
• Understanding our atmosphere – Management of the working atmosphere. The need for ventilation.
• Inert gases and oxygen depletion – Hazards posed when handling inert gases.
• Oxidants and oxygen enrichment – Combustion triangle. The hazards posed by oils and greases. Incidents caused by oxygen and oil. The potential problems posed by PTFE tape. The need to leak test with approved solutions.
• Fuel gases and flammability – Flammability ranges. Thermal decomposition of acetylene. Properties of propane, acetylene and hydrogen.
• Hazards posed by gas cylinders – Design and function of cylinder valves. Do’s and don’ts with gas cylinders. Cylinder identification. Using gas cylinders safely.
• Gas control equipment – Safe working procedures with regulators and hoses.
• Handling gas cylinders safely – Do’s and don’ts when moving gas cylinders. Personal protective equipment.
• Storing gas cylinders safely – Key principles in storing compressed gas cylinders safely; includes design, construction, location, segregation and emergency procedures.
• Practical session – Staff will set-up, pressurise and leak test a single cylinder nitrogen system. The session will cover:
  • Visual checks on the gas cylinder and valve
  • Visual checks on the regulator and gauges
  • Correct fitting of the regulator
  • Visual checks and correct fitting of the hose
  • Opening the cylinder valve safely
  • Setting the correct working pressure
  • Correct leak test procedures
  • Rectification of leaks
  • Closing the cylinder valve and safely releasing residual pressure

This training workshop is designed for people who use laboratory gases for a variety of purposes and want practical guidance on safely connecting and operating gas equipment. It combines essential safety awareness theory with a hands-on session where delegates will set up, pressurise and leak test a single cylinder nitrogen system, covering the correct use of regulators, hoses and cylinder valves, as well as safe pressure setting and leak rectification procedures.

Duration: 5½ hours

The price is £1975.00 for up to 6 staff inclusive of certification and support documentation. Additional staff are £125.00 per head, up to a maximum of 12 staff. VAT is payable at the standard rate.