Authorized Gas Tester Training

The Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) Training Course provides participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to conduct atmospheric testing safely and accurately before and during hazardous work activities. The course covers atmospheric hazards, gas-detection principles, detector selection, pre-use checks, testing methods, interpretation of readings, documentation, and continuous monitoring requirements. The course is aligned with applicable Saudi Arabian occupational health and safety requirements and internationally recognized gas testing, confined space, and HSE standards and best practices and can be delivered under accreditation from recognized Saudi and international training and certification providers, as applicable.

What you will learn:

Introduction to Authorized Gas Testing
Roles and Responsibilities of an Authorized Gas Tester
Atmospheric Hazards in the Workplace
Oxygen Deficiency and Oxygen Enrichment
Flammable and Combustible Gases and Vapours
Toxic Gases and Common Workplace Contaminants
Understanding O₂, LEL, UEL, PPM, and % Volume
Exposure Limits and Alarm Levels
Principles of Gas Detection
Types of Portable Gas-Detection Instruments
Multi-Gas Detector Components and Functions
Selection of the Correct Gas Detector and Sensors
Pre-Use Inspection and Functional Checks
Bump Testing and Calibration Awareness
Correct Sequence of Atmospheric Testing
Testing at Different Levels and Locations
Remote Sampling and Use of Sampling Pumps
Gas Testing for Confined Space Entry
Gas Testing for Hot Work Activities
Gas Testing for Other Permit-to-Work Activities
Interpretation of Gas Detector Readings
Detector Alarms and Required Actions
Effects of Ventilation on Atmospheric Conditions
Continuous and Periodic Atmospheric Monitoring
Cross-Sensitivity and Limitations of Gas Detectors
Recording and Documentation of Gas Test Results
Communication of Gas Test Results to the Work Team
Stop-Work and Emergency Response Requirements
Care, Storage, and Basic Maintenance of Gas Detectors
Practical Gas Detector Inspection and Testing Exercise
Practical Assessment of Gas-Testing Competency
Practical Gas Testing and Entry Procedure Exercise
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