Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Awareness Course : Safety Management Systems, LLC

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Awareness

***This course is part of CORE Training Day 3.

Overview: The Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Awareness training session discusses what a compressed gas is, what a cryogenic liquid is, how to handle and store a compressed gas, and what the hazards are of both compressed gases and cryogenic liquids.

Compressed gases are used in every aspect of our lives. They are used to keep our food cold, to anesthetize us for surgery, to provide oxygen to emphysema patients, to grill our food, to manufacture products, and to heat rooms. Compressed gases can be very safe, but if you do not handle, store, or use them properly, they can be deadly.

Course Length: 2hrs | CFR Reference: 29 CFR 1910.101(b) | Course Required By: OSHA

Course Objectives: Upon completion of Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Awareness training, the student will be familiar with:

Definition of a compressed gas
Definition of a cryogenic liquid
Proper handling procedures
Proper compressed gas storage procedures
The hazards associated with compressed gases, such as the high pressure and damage to cylinder causing the cylinder to become a missile
The hazards of cryogenic liquids
The PPE required for the compressed gases and cryogenic liquids

Prerequisite: None.

Written Exam: Written competency will be evaluated at the end of each course. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Retraining: Annually for those who handle Compressed Gas.

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