Storage and Handling of Gases in Cylinders

Duration

30 Minutes

Target group

General & Construction Industry Workers

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Objective

LO1: Describe key relevant legislation and regulations

LO2: Explain how a gas cylinder is constructed

LO3: Detail the safety features of gas cylinders

LO4: Explain how to identify the contents of gas cylinders

LO5: Explain the hazard symbols associated with gas cylinders

LO6: Explain the storage and handling hazards of gas cylinders

LO7: Describe best practices for gas cylinder handling

LO8: Explain the general principles for gas cylinder storage

LO9: Explain the relevant precautions for when gas cylinders are in use

LO10: Describe the routine checks for gas cylinders

LO11: Explain what emergency plans are in place for gas cylinder incidents

Contents

The aim of this course is to introduce you to the health and safety risks and controls that you need to be aware of when handling and storing gas cylinders.

Exam

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.