Using Oxy-fuel Gases Safely with System Set-up Practical

• 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.
• 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.
• Gas control equipment – Safe working procedures with regulators, flashback arrestors and hoses.
• Practical session – This practical session will allow staff to correctly set-up of an oxy-fuel gas system. The session will cover:
  • Visual checks/correct fitting of regulators, flashback arrestors, hoses and torch
  • Setting correct working pressures in an ‘open’ system
  • Correct leak test procedures
  • Safe system de-pressurisation

This practical training workshop is designed for anyone working with oxy-fuel gas systems and equipment in industrial settings. It covers the safe set-up, inspection and operation of regulators, flashback arrestors, hoses and torches, helping staff understand how to prevent flashbacks, identify hazards and work safely. Alongside essential theory, the course includes a hands-on practical session where delegates will assemble an oxy-fuel workstation, carry out pre-use checks, set operating pressures and complete leak testing under the guidance of our trainer.

The price is £1975 for up to 6 staff inclusive of certification and support documentation. Additional staff are £125 per head, up to a maximum of 8 staff. VAT is payable at the standard rate.