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Module 4 : Gas Emergencies

Objectives

  PART 1. UNDERSTANDING COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED GASES

Introduction

Definitions

Uses of Compressed Gases

Physical and Chemical Properties of Gases

Placard and Label Requirements

Shipping Containers

Fixed Site Storage Vessels

Pipelines

Tank and Cylinder Safety Devices

BLEVE

Compressed Gas Explosions

Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Hazards

Review

  PART 2. UNDERSTANDING CRYOGENICS

Introduction

Characteristics of Cryogenics

Thermodynamics of Cryogenics

Classes of Cryogenics

Hazards of Cryogenics

Cryogenic Containers

Hydrostatic Tank Destruction and BLEVE Potential

Review

  PART 3. RESPONDING TO COMPRESSED GAS EMERGENCIES

Hazard Identification

Action Plan

Zoning

Managing the Incident

Assistance

Termination

Review

  PART 4. RESPONDING TO LIQUEFIED GAS EMERGENCIES

Hazard Identification

Action Plan

Zoning

Managing the Incident

Assistance

Termination

Review

  PART 5. RESPONDING TO CRYOGENIC EMERGENCIES

Hazard Identification

Action Plan

Zoning

Managing the Incident

Assistance

Termination

Review

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Module 5 :  Flammable And Combustible Liquid Emergencies

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