Gas Tester Training Course

1. Gas Testing Fundamentals and Regulatory Requirements

• Gas tester responsibilities including (atmospheric testing, entry authorization, and safety verification)

• Regulatory framework including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 compliance, API RP 2016 guidelines, and industry standards)

• Atmospheric hazards including (oxygen deficiency, flammable gases, toxic substances, and corrosive atmospheres)

• Testing requirements including (pre-entry testing, continuous monitoring, and periodic verification)

2. Atmospheric Hazards and Gas Properties

• Oxygen levels including (normal atmosphere, oxygen deficiency, and oxygen enrichment)

• Flammable gases including (LEL/UEL concepts, combustible vapors, and ignition sources)

• Toxic gases including (exposure limits, health effects, and detection thresholds)

• ANSI/ISA 12.13.01 detection principles including (sensor technology, response characteristics, and performance criteria)

3. Gas Detection Equipment and Instrumentation

• Direct-reading instruments including (multi-gas monitors, single-gas detectors, and specialized analyzers)

• API RP 2016 equipment specifications including (detector requirements, performance standards, and certification criteria)

• Sensor types including (catalytic bead, electrochemical, infrared, and photoionization detectors)

• Equipment selection including (hazard assessment, detector capabilities, and operational requirements)

4. Calibration and Equipment Maintenance

• Calibration procedures including (bump testing, span calibration, and zero adjustment)

• OSHA 1910.146 calibration requirements including (frequency, documentation, and accuracy verification)

• Calibration gases including (certified mixtures, concentration verification, and shelf life management)

• Maintenance procedures including (sensor replacement, battery management, and cleaning protocols)

5. Atmospheric Testing Procedures

• Testing protocols including (systematic procedures, sampling techniques, and measurement methods)

• API RP 2016 testing requirements including (tank entry procedures, vapor space testing, and continuous monitoring)

• Sampling strategies including (remote sampling, breathing zone monitoring, and area assessment)

• Documentation procedures including (test results, equipment data, and permit completion)

6. Confined Space Entry Assessment

• OSHA 1910.146 entry procedures including (hazard evaluation, testing requirements, and permit authorization)

• Space classification including (permit-required spaces, non-permit spaces, and reclassification procedures)

• Ventilation assessment including (natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and air movement verification)

• Entry conditions including (acceptable levels, continuous monitoring, and safety verification)

7. Emergency Response and Safety Procedures

• Emergency procedures including (atmospheric changes, equipment failure, and evacuation protocols)

• Rescue preparation including (rescue procedures, emergency equipment, and coordination protocols)

• OSHA 1910.146 emergency requirements including (rescue services, communication, and medical assistance)

• Incident response including (atmospheric hazards, exposure incidents, and emergency coordination)

8. Quality Assurance and Documentation

• Testing documentation including (permit forms, test records, and equipment logs)

• API RP 2016 documentation requirements including (testing records, equipment certification, and entry authorization)

• Quality control including (accuracy verification, cross-checking, and result validation)

• Record keeping including (calibration records, maintenance logs, and training documentation)