It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Appropriate training will be required for all persons who work with, who supervise those who work with or may otherwise come into contact with gases and associated equipment.
Gases come in many forms and may, for example, be compressed, liquefied, dissolved or cryogenic. It is the duty of the employer to ensure their persons are adequately trained and to establish competency.
Training can include both classroom and practical elements. All staff should have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their job safely and they should receive appropriate information, instruction and training, including induction and periodic refresher training. A record should be kept of all the training delivered and of the competence level achieved.
Training topics relevant to the gases and processes in use could include:
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Within BCGA general training on gases is the responsibility of Technical Sub-Committee (TSC) 6. A specialist working group, the Training Providers Working Group provides expert advice to TSC6. Members can access information on TSC6 and the Training Providers Working Group via the Committee Meetings page.
This document provides guidance to Training Providers who are members or associate members of the BCGA on the provision of training services related to the safe use of gases and associated equipment.
Go To Download PageProvides information on the topics which should be covered when considering gas safety training in the workplace. It is primarily for management and supervisors of personnel who either store, handle, use or transport gas cylinders and cryogenic gases
Go To Download PageMany BCGA publications provide advice on training within their specialist subject areas. All BCGA publications are accessible via the Publications page. The following publications provide specific advice on training.
HSE provide additional guidance in their publication HSE INDG 345, Health & Safety Training. A brief guide.
