Using Oxy-fuel Gases Safely with System Safety Inspection

• Introduction – Outline of workshop content and objectives.
• Understanding our atmosphere – Management of the working atmosphere. The need for ventilation.
• Oxygen depletion – Hazards posed when using oxy-fuel gas systems in confined spaces.
• 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 and acetylene.
• 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. Correct PPE.
• Handling oxy-fuel gas cylinders safely – Do’s and Don’ts when moving gas cylinders.
• Storing oxy-fuel gas cylinders safely – Key principles in storing compressed gas cylinders safely; includes design, construction, location, segregation and emergency procedures.
• The need to check equipment in line with current Legislation (PUWER).
• Design and function of single and multi-stage regulators.
• How flashbacks occur, the need for flashback arrestors.
• Torch design and correct nozzle selection.
• The need to maintain correct inspection records.
• Practical workshop session – The practical will cover:
  • Pre-use visual checks and correct fitting of regulators
  • Visual checks on flashback arrestors
  • Correct fitting of flashback arrestors
  • Visual and flexibility tests on hoses
  • Correct fitting of hoses
  • Correctly fitting a torch to the system
  • Nozzle selection and fitting
  • Opening cylinder valves safely
  • Functional tests on regulators
  • Setting correct working pressures in an ‘open’ system
  • Correct leak test procedures
  • Functional and leak test procedures on a ‘blanked-off’ torch
  • Functional tests on hose check valves
  • Reverse flow tests on flashback arrestors
  • Safe system depressurisation

This practical training workshop is designed for individuals responsible for inspecting oxy-fuel gas systems and ensuring equipment remains safe and compliant. It combines safety awareness training with an instructor-led practical session, teaching delegates how to carry out formal inspections in line with current legislation and BCGA guidance.

The price is £2000.00 for up to 6 staff inclusive of certification and support documentation. Additional staff are £130.00 per head, up to a maximum of 8 staff. VAT is payable at the standard rate.