Ignorance in the use and handling of industrial gases can prove
disastrous. This training programme will help reduce the risk of
an incorrect action when handling or using packaged gases.
Targeted at Learners and Operators within Engineering and Manufacturing
disciplines, the Gas Hazards Awareness programme concentrates on
the identification and understanding of typical and common hazards
associated with industrial gases.
Gas Hazard awareness (GS-Haz)
Topics covered include:
1. An explanation of the 5 international
hazard classification symbols used with packaged gases.
2. Explanation of hazards associated with:
• Flammable gases
• Oxidising gases
• Neutral or non-reactive gases
• Toxic and corrosive gases
