Authorised Gas Tester - Mintra GroupAuthorised Gas Tester • Confined space criteria • The type of operations being tested for flammable and toxic gases • The hazards of operations

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MINTRA GROUPAberdeen Energy Park Claymore Drive Aberdeen AB23 8GD

+44(0)1224 651340 [email protected] www.mintragroup.com

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Authorised Gas Tester

Duration: 300 mins Level: Intermediate Pass mark: 80%Product ID: MUK-017

Price Band: F

Provider: Mintra Group

Category: Safety

Sub Category: Safe Systems of Work

Assessment Model: Adaptive – Assessment at the end of course. For failed questions, you will be asked to review the relevant content before making another attempt at the assessment.

System requirements: Internet Access - Users will need a computer or device with a web browser and an internet connection.

System - Runs on desktop computers and tablets. Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10 and MAC OS. Apple Tablets running IOS 11.

Browser - Runs on Edge, IE11, Chrome, Firefox and Safari, no plug-ins required

Minimum browser size - n/a

Audio – Requires speaker or headphones.

Course Description:

Who is the course for?

This course contains the underpinning knowledge required for Authorised Gas Testing which

are required for those involved in carrying out tests for oxygen and for flammable and toxic

gases prior to hot work or work in a confined space; and for those involved in performing

safety watch duties for hot work activities.

Is previous experience required?

It is expected that as a participant in this course, you will have received formal training in gas

testing and that you hold suitable qualifications.

How will the course benefit me?

The risk of incidents involving gas occurs across the international oil and gas industry,

particularly when working in confined spaces or during hot work. This course will give you a

basic understanding of gas hazards and how these can be mitigated by testing and other

control measures.

The knowledge gained in this course will help you understand how, when and where to carry

out the necessary gas tests prior to confined space entry activities.

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MINTRA GROUPAberdeen Energy Park Claymore Drive Aberdeen AB23 8GD

+44(0)1224 651340 [email protected] www.mintragroup.com

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How will the course benefit my company?

By correctly ensuring that atmospheres are safe for hot work or work activities in confined

spaces, you contribute to the safety of the asset, your fellow workers and yourself. A reduction

in incidents means a safer working environment for everyone.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is based on the OPITO Approved Authorised Gas Tester. This course will not

provide you with an OPITO Approved Certificate.

Standard Code: 9240 and 9242 (Digital Delivery)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your

knowledge and understanding. These are based on the course elements and have a pass

mark of 80%.

Learning Objectives:

Authorised Gas Tester

• Confined space criteria• The type of operations being tested for flammable and toxic gases• The hazards of operations within an oxygen-enriched, oxygen-

deficient, toxic or flammable environment• Carrying out suitable and sufficient risk assessments• Understand safe systems of work, how to work within safe systems

of work and the associated responsibilities• The implications of statutory and organisational requirements• Interpreting operational requirements• How to select, use and care for PPE and RPE• Accessing and interpreting operational instructions• The operating principles of atmospheric monitoring and measuring

equipment and failure modes• The strengths and weaknesses of various types of atmospheric

flammable and toxic gas detection equipment• Correct selection of aspirating and non-aspirating detectors to

obtain representative atmospheric samples• Equipment required for testing for hydrocarbons in inert

atmospheres• Gas detector pre-start checks• Determining the extend of test boundaries• Calibrating the instruments used in atmospheric testing• Sources of assistance during the event of damaged or defective

equipment• Interpreting normal and abnormal results• Documenting the results and advising relevant personnel

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MINTRA GROUPAberdeen Energy Park Claymore Drive Aberdeen AB23 8GD

+44(0)1224 651340 [email protected] www.mintragroup.com

Testing for Flammable Gas in Preparation for Hot Work

• Hot work (any operation involving naked flames or producing heat and/or sparks orany operation that has spark potential)

• Types of operations being tested for flammable and toxic gases• The principles of hot work gas testing• The hazards and properties of flammable gases• Acceptable levels of flammable gases and the correct amount of oxygen• Carrying out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment• Using safe systems of work and understanding the associated responsibilities• The implications of organisational and statutory requirements• Detectors used for flammable products• How to set up the relevant detectors for each gas testing application and confirm they

are functioning correctly• The range and frequency of tests and monitoring and retesting requirements• Where to site portable or transportable equipment that will be used to continuously

monitor the atmosphere

Confined Space Testing

• The hazards and properties of flammable and toxic gases• The behaviour of different gases• The range and frequency of tests, and monitoring and retesting requirements after

initial entry• Acceptable levels of flammable gases and the correct amount of oxygen• The implications of WEL for toxic gases and LEL for flammable gases• How to set up the relevant detectors for each gas testing application and confirm they

are functioning correctly• Performing gas tests in sequential order• How to obtain representative atmosphere samples• Taking various samples to locate varying concentrations of gases and vapours• Importance of sampling confined spaces at a distance• Testing flammable gases in inert atmospheres• Where to site portable or transportable equipment that will be used to continuously

monitor the atmosphere

Gas Monitoring for Hot Work Sites

• Learning Outcomes• Hot work (any operation involving naked flames or producing heat and/or sparks or

any operation that has spark potential)• Confined space criteria• The type of operations being tested for flammable and toxic gases• Roles and responsibilities of the Fire Watch• Roles and responsibilities of the Standby Person• Responsibilities of the Gas Monitor role• How to select, use and care for PPE• How to work within the safe system of work• The hazards and properties of flammable gases• The behaviour of different flammable and toxic gases• The potential arrival of flammable gas or vapour clouds at the hot work site• Impact of environmental changes on working conditions• Importance of checking the controls on equipment are as specified• Importance of regular communication• Sources of assistance and specialist support• Completion of relevant documentation