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Handle Gas Cylinders Safely and with Confidence

Compressed gases can present significant hazards if not handled correctly. This practical course provides the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to safely use, transport, and connect gas cylinders and regulators in laboratory environments.

What You'll Learn

• Hazards associated with gas cylinders and compressed gases
• Safe handling, storage, and transportation practices
• How to connect and disconnect regulators correctly
• Pre-use inspections and safety checks
• Leak testing procedures
• Safe pressure setting and shutdown techniques

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Identify the key hazards of working with gas cylinders
• Apply appropriate control measures and safe working practices
• Safely connect and disconnect regulators
• Move and transport gas cylinders correctly
• Conduct visual inspections and pre-use safety checks
• Carry out leak testing procedures confidently
• Set working pressures and safely release pressure after use

Who Should Attend?

• Postgraduate students working in laboratories
• Research staff
• Technicians
• Laboratory personnel
• Anyone who handles gas cylinders or regulators as part of their work

Why Attend?

Gain practical experience and the confidence to work safely with compressed gases, helping to reduce risks and prevent incidents in the workplace.

Develop your gas cylinder safety skills, build confidence in regulator use, and support safe laboratory operations.

Dates:

19^th October 2026, 13:30 – 16:00

25^th January 2027, 13:30 – 16:00

For staff to book on this course, please use this link to go directly to UoRLearn and enrol on a course.