UEGNSG040 — Use a portable detector to locate a combustible gas escape

1 Prepare to use portable gas detection device

• 1.1Workplace safety, environmental and sustainable energy practices for the site are identified, obtained and understood
• 1.2Gas or vapour to be detected is determined from workplace documentation and/or in consultation with relevant person/s
• 1.3Gas detection devices are checked for calibration and response in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures for use with the appropriate combustible gas
• 1.4Personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures for use with the appropriate combustible gas

2 Use gas detectors and pinpoint gas escapes

• 2.1Workplace safety risk control measures and environmental policies and procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.2Gas detection device is used in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and environmental conditions
• 2.3Gas properties and characteristics and environmental conditions are considered and monitored when determining probable areas that gases could accumulate
• 2.4Gas detector readings are interpreted correctly, converted to relevant percentage and recorded in accordance with regulations and workplace procedures
• 2.5Gas escapes are located and pinpointed in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.6Required actions are determined and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Complete the use of gas detector equipment and complete relevant documentation

• 3.1Gas detection devices are purged, disassembled and stored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
• 3.2Storage, use and calibration records of the gas detection device are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.3Worksite is cleaned, reinstated and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.4Incidents are reported and followed up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.5Relevant person/s is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.6Reports and documentation are completed accurately, and readings recorded and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

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