Compressed Gas Safety


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
Many industrial and laboratory operations require the use of compressed gases for a variety of different operations. This course will establish what elements are needed for an effective compressed gas safety program. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Target Audience
All employees who work around and with compressed gas and compressed gas cylinders

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Compressed Gas Safety

  • identify the hazards associated with compressed gases
  • identify requirements for cylinder marking
  • identify proper storage precautions for gas cylinders
  • identify general safety precautions for using and handling cylinders
  • identify techniques for leak detection
  • identify requirements for safely transporting containers and cylinders
  • identify safe handling techniques for poison inhalation hazard materials and cryogenic gas containers
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_c12_sh_enus