Primelift Safety Resources Ltd

Course Description –The authorised gas tester (AGT) training is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge to conduct gas testing within confined spaces and awareness of associated confined space hazards. Delegates will also learn about relevant legislative requirements, gas measuring, monitoring equipment and documenting gas test results.

Course Duration- 2 days

Course Objectives– Upon completion of the AGT training course, delegates will have an understanding of the following elements:

• Gases and their hazards.
• Gas testing in process plant and zones classification.
• Duties of an authorised gas tester (AGT).
• Theory and practice of gas detection.
• Gas detectors: Types and applications.

Course Content

• Introduction to gas testing
• When gas testing is required
• Duties of an AGT
• Gas testing and monitoring
• Typical areas requiring gas detection
• Toxic gas limits and terminology
• Acute and chronic effects of toxic gas
• Hazards in confined spaces
• Principles of gas detection and gas detectors
• Gas testing procedures
• PPE requirements in gas testing