Gas Monitor Competence Training - MSA Altair 5X with VOC Gas Monitor

DISCLAIMER

This training is meant to supplement, not replace, the product’s operating manual. Before using the instrument, carefully read the manual. The product will function as intended only if it is used and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If not, the product could fail, potentially leading to severe personal injury or death for those depending on it.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Gas Monitor Competence Training is not a luxury but a requirement because the gas detector – the essential piece of equipment a worker depends on – is NOT INCLUDED in OSHA Confined Space Entry curriculum. Solely relying on OSHA courses might leave workers unprepared to operate their gas detectors securely and confidently. This course is tailored to your specific monitor and offers insights not available in manuals or YouTube videos. The Gas Monitor Competence Training course moves beyond simply being “compliant” to ensuring “safety,” combining components of a confined space refresher and the characteristics of the gas monitors most beneficial to workers, thereby effectively complying with 1910.146(h)(2).

COURSE TOPICS

The course covers:

Refresher on confined space – definition and risks
Most prevalent gases, their behavior in confined spaces, and their effects on your body
Trade secrets for immediate troubleshooting, including the Hard Zero©
Proper and improper alarm responses
Definition, reasons, misconceptions, and execution of Bump
Definition, misconceptions, execution of Calibration
The Four Calibration Scenarios©
Comparison and myths of pump vs non-pump operations
Basic and advanced functions
How to check peak exposures after an alarm
Sensor types, warnings and troubleshooting
Key information on Battery and Water Resistance
Do’s and Don’ts