Oxy-Fuel Gas & Equipment Safety Course

Overview

  • Review of the pressure system regulations
  • Gas cylinders
  • Properties of the gases
  • Regulators
  • Flashback arrestors
  • Blowpipes
  • Torches
  • Hoses
  • Safe and correct light up and shutdown procedures
  • Dealing with gas cylinders in the event of a fire

 

Objectives

On completion of the course the individual should be able to:

Set up and use the equipment in a safe manner

  • Select appropriate P.P.E.
  • Choose the correct nozzles and pressure settings
  • Specify corrective action when faults occur
  • Have appropriate knowledge of individual components and the properties of gases used
  • Complete a safe and satisfactory shutdown of the equipment