Compressed gases are used in millions of products and processes across a wide variety of industries. Compressed gases are considered hazardous materials because they are under pressure and can cause fires, explosions, and suffocation. If compressed gases are misused, serious injuries can result. This session is intended for workers who are required to handle, use, or transport compressed gases.
Compressed gases are used in millions of products and processes across a wide variety of industries. Compressed gases are considered hazardous materials because they are under pressure and can cause fires, explosions, and suffocation. If compressed gases are misused, serious injuries can result. This session is intended for workers who are required to handle, use, or transport compressed gases.
Los gases comprimidos se utilizan en millones de productos y procesos en una amplia variedad de industrias. Se consideran materiales peligrosos porque están bajo presión y pueden causar incendios, explosiones y asfixia. El uso indebido de gases comprimidos puede causar lesiones graves. Esta sesión está dirigida a trabajadores que deben manipular, usar o transportar gases comprimidos.
Compressed gases are commonly used in laboratory operations. However, these gases present real hazards. They can lead to fires and explosions, toxic contaminations that adversely affect the health of workers, and even widespread public health emergencies that may lead to an evacuation if not handled, used, or stored properly.
Laboratory employees are responsible for using these gases safely. This means not only understanding the qualities and hazards of the gases themselves, but also learning the proper procedures for handling, using, and storing the cylinders containing these gases.
This training session focuses on working safely with compressed gases and cylinders in the laboratory.