Who should attend

This online course is designed for all staff and students working with chemicals, specifically gases and cryogenic liquids.  In certain areas, it is a requirement for staff and students to successfully complete this course prior to work/study being carried out within the laboratory.

Course overview

This online course will upgrade the chemical hazard management skills of staff and post-graduate students, with an emphasis on gases and cryogenic liquids. 

There is a compulsory competency assessment at the end of the course and the training is valid for five years.

Key takeaways

At the conclusion of this course participants will understand:

• The potential hazards associated with gases and cryogenics
• The dangers associated with pressure, extreme cold and asphyxiation
• The identification and hazards of gas
• The identification of gas contents
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• How to design a simple gas reticulation system
• Best practice in handling gas cylinders and cryogenics
• The handling and use of the gas container and its valves
• Emergency procedures

What the course will cover

Topics addressed will include:

• Properties of gases and cryogenic liquids
• Safety with pressure
• Identification of gas cylinders
• Gas systems and equipment
• Safe use of compressed gases

When can I enrol

The Compressed Gas and Cryogenic Safety (WHSC13) module is available on Wattle. It can be found by searching for OHSCGCS_2020 in Wattle.

Cost

This course is free to ANU staff.

Registrations

A requirement of the registration process is to discuss and obtain the following from your supervisor:

• Approval to attend the training program