Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)
Why Authorized Gas Tester Training?
Authorized Gas Tester Training
1. Gas Hazards & Atmospheric Risks
- Oxygen deficiency and enrichment
- Flammable gases and explosive limits (LEL/UEL)
- Toxic gases (H₂S, CO, etc.)
- Health effects and exposure limits
2. Roles & Responsibilities of an Authorized Gas Tester
- Duties before, during, and after testing
- Authorization limits and stop-work authority
- Communication with permit issuers and supervisors
3. Gas Detection Equipment
- Types of gas detectors (portable & fixed)
- Sensor principles and limitations
- Calibration, bump testing, and maintenance
4. Pre-Entry & Continuous Gas Testing
- Testing sequence and sampling techniques
- Confined space entry testing
- Continuous monitoring during work
5. Interpretation of Gas Test Results
- Safe vs unsafe readings
- Alarm set points and response actions
Documentation and recording of results
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6. Permit-to-Work Integration
- Gas testing for hot work, confined space, and line breaking
- Validity of gas test certificates
- Retesting requirements and frequency
7. Emergency Response & Abnormal Conditions
- Actions when unsafe levels are detected
- Evacuation and isolation procedures
Equipment failure response
Ideal for:
- Authorized Gas Testers / Gas Watch Personnel
- Confined Space Attendants & Supervisors
- Hot Work Permit Issuers
- HSE Officers & Safety Supervisors
- Maintenance, Shutdown & Turnaround Teams
- Oil & Gas, Construction & Industrial Workers
Prerequisites:
Basic safety awareness (confined space or hot work knowledge recommended)
Many workplace fatalities occur due to undetected hazardous atmospheres. Gas hazards are often colorless, odorless, and lethal—making proper testing essential before work begins.
This training enables participants to:
- Identify oxygen-deficient and oxygen-enriched atmospheres
- Detect flammable and toxic gases accurately
- Use gas detection instruments correctly
- Authorize or stop work based on test results
- Support Permit-to-Work and Confined Space systems
Authorized Gas Testers play a life-critical role in high-risk operations.
Benefits for Individuals
Participants will:
- Perform gas testing confidently and correctly
- Understand life-threatening atmospheric risks
- Exercise proper stop-work authority
- Hold a recognized Authorized Gas Tester certificate
Benefits for Organizations
Organizations training AGTs through BGMC gain:
- Reduced confined space and hot work fatalities
- Stronger permit-to-work compliance
- Improved emergency prevention and readiness
- Safer execution of high-risk tasks
Authorized Gas Testing is a cornerstone of fatality prevention.
Training Duration & Format
- Duration: 4–6 Hours (customizable)
- Delivery Modes:
- Classroom-Based (Theory)
- Practical Demonstrations with Gas Detectors
- Corporate In-House / On-Site Training
- Classroom-Based (Theory)
Assessment & Certification
Assessment Includes:
- Knowledge checks
- Practical equipment use assessment
Certificate Issued:
Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) Certificate of Completion
This certification supports Permit-to-Work systems and does not replace employer-specific authorization.
PHYSICAL CLASSES
- Instructor-led AGT training
- Gas testing principles and hazards
- Use of gas detectors and monitors
- Permit-to-work support and safety controls
- Course completion certificate
Online Classes
- Live AGT sessions
- Gas detection methods
- Interactive discussions
- Digital learning materials
- Digital certificate
Enterprise Solutions
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- Authorized gas tester competency building
- Confined space and hot work safety support
- Compliance with safety procedures
- Incident and exposure risk reduction
- Scalable deployment
E-LEARNING
- Self-paced AGT modules
- Learn anytime, anywhere
- Gas testing procedures
- Knowledge checks
- Completion certificate
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Why Choose BGMC?
- High-risk, role-specific safety training
- Industry-experienced instructors
- Practical, equipment-based learning
- Customizable programs for oil & gas, construction, and industry
- Flexible global and in-house delivery
At BGMC, Authorized Gas Tester training is treated as a life-saving authorization—not a routine skill.
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