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The Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) Course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to safely and accurately test for the presence of hazardous gases in various work environments.
Key Objectives:
- Understand the hazards of hazardous atmospheres: Learn about the properties and dangers of flammable, toxic, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
- Learn to use gas detection equipment: Gain proficiency in operating and maintaining gas detection instruments, including multi-gas meters, single-gas detectors, and fixed gas detection systems.
- Develop safe work practices for gas testing: Learn to conduct gas tests safely and accurately, following established procedures and safety protocols.
- Understand relevant safety regulations and standards: Become familiar with legal and regulatory requirements related to gas testing and confined space entry.
- Develop the ability to interpret and document gas test results: Learn to accurately record and interpret gas test readings and prepare appropriate documentation.
Typical Course Content:
- Hazards of Hazardous Atmospheres:
- Properties of flammable, toxic, and oxygen-deficient gases.
- Hazards of exposure to hazardous atmospheres.
- Recognizing and avoiding hazardous atmospheres.
- Gas Detection Equipment:
- Types of gas detection instruments (multi-gas meters, single-gas detectors, fixed systems).
- Operating principles and limitations of gas detection equipment.
- Calibration and maintenance of gas detection equipment.
- Confined Space Entry:
- Confined space entry procedures and permits.
- Gas testing requirements for confined space entry.
- Safety precautions for working in confined spaces.
- Hot Work Permits:
- Gas testing requirements for hot work (welding, cutting, grinding).
- Permit-to-work systems for hot work.
- Safety precautions for conducting hot work.
- Safety Regulations and Standards:
- Relevant legislation and industry standards related to gas testing.
- Emergency procedures and response.
