Overview

• To understand what is an atmospheric hazard how to identify it.
• Understand and knowing the methods to prevent and/or control risks associated with atmospheric hazards
• Take atmospheric readings
• Identify TWA, STEL, & IDLH atmospheres
• Understand the types of ventilations and when are they required
• Conduct bump and calibration testing of the equipment
• Know how to maintain different gas detector equipment

• Atmospheric Hazards
• Flammable gases
• Upper & Lower Flammable limit
• Combustible gases & dusts
• Oxygen concentration
• Toxicity table
• Permissible Exposure Limit [PEL]
• Short-term exposure limit [STEL]
• Immediately Dangerous to Life & Health [IDLH]

• Air testing
• Inspection check list
• Evaluation testing
• Testing order
• What are looking for
• How to look for it
• Monitoring atmosphere
• Action steps

• Ventilation & gas detector equipment
• Ventilation systems and usage
• Types of gas detector
• Using the gas detector
• Functional Test
• Calibrations
• Sensors