Oxy-fuel gases set up and pre-use check training

All safety instructor-led training courses are delivered by our team of safety experts.

Objectives

This practical instructor-led workshop will enable you to:

• Correctly identify gas cylinders
• Identify functional differences between regulator types
• Undertake a pre-use visual check on gas regulators
• Select and fit the correct flashback arrestors
• Identify the correct hoses to be fitted
• Select the correct cutting torch and nozzle
• Undertake functional tests on regulators
• Set the correct gas pressures for the nozzle being used
• Correctly set up an oxy-fuel gas workstation
• Correctly leak test an oxy-fuel gas workstation
• Recognise the need for safe shut-down procedures

Target audience

This course is for all staff who use oxy-fuel gas systems within the workplace.

Cost

Training courses are free to UCL staff however your Department will be charged £50 if you fail to attend when booked on a course.  Non-attendance at first aid courses will incur a higher non-attendance fee.

Late applications

If you have not received your confirmation notification from the MyHR Mailer please contact Safety Services on 020 3108 8592 or email to safetytraining@ucl.ac.uk.

External delegates

Places to external delegates are only offered if there is spare capacity on an instructor-led course.

Please contact safetytraining@ucl.ac.uk to be placed on a waiting list stating the course title and date you wish to join.