Course details

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to do gas test of work site using gas meter to check for presence of combustible gas before hot work can be carried out.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

At the end of the course, participants will have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform gas testing to ensure that the work site is safe for performing hot work.

COURSE OUTLINE

Theory

  • Introduction
  • Legislation, Singapore Factories Act
  • Chemistry of Fire/Explosion
  • Fire/Explosion & Toxic Hazards
  • Gas Testing Apparatus
  • Testing Procedure
  • Maintenance of Testing Apparatus Practical
  • Conduct “Bump” Test

FOR WHOM

Supervisors, technicians and contractors who need to use gas meters to ensure that work place is free of combustible gas prior to performing hot work.

PRE-REQUISITES

Hands-on experience using a portable combustible gas meter.

COURSE LEADER

The course leader is a Safety Officer with many years of experience as a safety officer in the oil/petrochemical industry.

CERTIFICATE

The Certificate of Attendance is issued to participants at the end of the course.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Petrofac Training Institute

Petrofac Training Services, part of the IES division of Petrofac Group, provides competence consultancy, training and assurance services to the oil & gas industry and beyond. More than 500 technical experts serve our international customer-base, spanning a diverse range of fields: exploration and production, drilling, refining, petrochemicals, gas, LNG and renewables. Our extensive network of offices spans the globe, providing immediate support for all regions. We run our own training centres in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and we can operate and design training facilities for our customers where necessary.

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