Using Oxy-fuel Gases Safely
Type of Course: Health Safety & Environment
Course Reference: HTPP-005
This e-learning workshop is for staff and students who use oxy-fuel gases and associated equipment in a university, college or school environment for cutting, heating, burning, brazing or other similar processes.
The course includes an optional module on fixed gas supply piped systems and manifolds.
or email: heated@sheffield.ac.uk
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At the end of the e-learning workshop learners will be able to:
- Correctly identify gas cylinders
- Recognise how different cylinders operate
- Be aware of the hazards of asphyxia
- Recognise the hazards posed by oxygen enrichment
- Identify flammability hazards
- Select the correct regulators
- Recognise the need for flashback arrestors
- Select the correct hoses, torch and nozzle
- Recognise the hazards of using incorrect manual handling techniques
- Re-assess storage facilities in line with current Codes of Practice, Legislation and Guidance Notes
- Introduce safe working practices into their working environment
- Online
HEaTED Members:
Online: £24.50
Non-Members:
Online: £27.50
3.5 hours
This activity is subject to minimum group numbers but can be delivered on-site at your institution at a time and date to suit your team. Please contact us at heated@sheffield.ac.uk for more information.
We offer a bulk-buy discount; every 10th online training access code purchased in a single transaction is half price.
For HEaTED members, we offer 1 free place for every 10 bookings, and 2 for groups of 15 or above.
