Safety 2013 Proceedings

668 Developing a Training Program for Confined Space Entry Atmospheric Monitoring (I)

Instructor: Steven P. Pereira, CSP, Professional Safety Associates, LLC, Denham Springs, LA

Description: Atmospheric monitoring for confined spaces often fails to detect the hazards because gas testing personnel have not been properly trained on the care, use and limitations of their equipment and correct sampling techniques. In this session we will discuss how to develop and implement an effective gas testing training program.

Level: I