The "Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)" training, approved by OPITO, is essential for individuals working in hazardous environments such as the oil and gas industry. This training equips participants with the skills and knowledge to safely detect and monitor hazardous gases, ensuring a safe working environment, especially in confined spaces. The comprehensive course covers the roles and responsibilities of an AGT, the use of gas detection equipment, the properties and hazards of different gases, and safe work systems. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical simulations, this training, delivered through e-learning in collaboration with Myntra Global, ensures that participants are well-prepared to uphold the highest safety standards in their operations.

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• Those involved in working in a confined space
• Those involved in performing safety watch duties for hot work activities
• Those approving and authorising the Safety Work Permit within a confined space

• 1. Confined space criteria .
• 2. The hazards of operations in an oxygen deficient, toxic / flammable environment .
• 3. Carrying out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment .
• 4. Interpreting operational requirements .
• 5. Selecting and using PPE and RPE .
• 6. Working within the Permit to Work system .
• 7. The operating principles of atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment .
• 8. Gas detector pre-start checks .
• 9. Calibrating the instruments used in atmospheric testing .
• 10. The behaviour of different flammable and toxic gases.
• 11. The range and frequency of tests .
• 12. Acceptable levels of flammable and toxic gases .
• 13. Performing gas tests in sequence .
• 14. Obtaining a representative atmosphere sample .
• 15. Where to site ongoing monitoring equipment.
• 16. Hot work and the production of flammable and toxic gases.
• 17. The principles of hot work gas testing.
• 18. The hazards and properties of flammable gases.
• 19. The strengths and weaknesses of flammable and toxic gas detection equipment.
• 20. Locating sentinel styled equipment for optimum benefit (Fixed Gas Detector).
• 21. Detectors used for the flammable product.
• 22. Hot work and the creation of toxic products .
• 23. How a flammable gas or vapour clouds could arrive at the hot work site.