Scope/Overview

This course is designed to familiarize petroleum industry workers with the hazards of flammable substances, precautionary measures for working in environments where flammable substances are present, and proper detection practices using catalytic detection instruments.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for people working with or near flammable substances in the oil and gas industry.

Key Topics

Introduction to Flammable Substances
Principles of Flammable Gas/Vapor Detection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Care and Preparation of Combustible Gas Monitors                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        How to safely assess and monitor hazardous situations
Sampling Strategies and Interpreting Monitor Readings
Control Methods for High Combustible Gas Readings
Course Length
One day

Prerequisite(s)

None

Delivery

  • Classroom lectures
  • Demonstrations
  • Class discussion
  • Group exercises
  • Hands on practice

Nature of work

Upon successful completion of the prescribed practical skills and written examination, students receive a certificate of completion.