I visit a scientific company to see a family member every now and again and they asked me the following question

The lab has gas cylinders delivered for the work they do. They are stored in an external cage and then connected to the manifold in the cage and then the gas flows into the labs. They currently use their inhouse Air conditioning trained/qualified engineer to connect the cylinders into the system.

But they wan't to have others be capable of completing this task. But couldn't find a course/training to qualify the extra staff.

I said I didnt know and a bit of research has failed to offer any guidance.

So for thoise that work in this sector, is there a course they can send the staff on?

Originally Posted by: RVThompson

Hi Mark,

when I worked in labs years ago, there was always an engineer to do this, but just had a look at the BOC site, and there is this: https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/services/safety-training/laboratory-gases-workshop/laboratory-gases-workshop.html

Not sure if it's what you're after, and I'm sure others will know more.

Many thanks, I don't know why I didn't think of looking there specificaly. BOC are their gas supplier. Will mail them and see if this is suitable. 

Why do family members think that we arew a free H&S guidance network. But at least it shows they are thinking sensibly and have the safety of others on their mind.

Originally Posted by: peter gotch

Mark - dead simple.

"Let's see - our Mark is an IOSH Chat Forums Super User, so he would know."

TBF, I think you are quite accurate with that statement, but they don't seem to understand that working in their environment is quite niche, and not every H&S professional will know all the answers..

But they do have a nice selcxtion of biscuits there so a visit is always well rewarded.