Safety training for cryogenic gas/liquid users
Cryogenic gases (liquids), particularly liquid nitrogen, are used in a wide range of environments ranging from laboratories and research establishment to healthcare and industry. An understanding of the hazards involved in working with these substances and the ability to assess risks when working with them is vital.
Our cryogenic gas handling course is invaluable to many staff, from those using cryogenic substances such as health care practitioners to those delivering and transporting them. The course is also important to anyone who is responsible for managing an environment where they are used.
The course gives participants a thorough understanding of the safety issues associated with the handling, storage and use of cryogenic substances. It develops risk awareness and participants will learn about the safety issues affecting to their specific roles together with the steps required to maintain safe working conditions.
Course content – Legislative background and duty of care.
- Cryogenics – The origins.
- Applications and uses.
- Hazards of cryogenics.
- Loss of containment – physical hazards.
- Loss of containment – chemical hazards.
- Safe transport, handling and storage.
- Vessels and cylinders.
- Controls and personal protective equipment.
- Emergency measures and aid.
The course can be delivered at our training centre in Gloucestershire or at your own premises.
If you have further questions or specific needs please contact our specialist safety consultant, John Sennett, on 01453 800100.
