Compressed Gas Safety for Laboratory Environments Online
Intended audience
This course is recommended for University personnel working in laboratories where compressed gas in cylinders is used. Personnel working in non-laboratory spaces where compressed gas in cylinders is used should take Compressed Gas Safety Online.
Description
This course teaches an understanding of the hazards of compressed gas and best practices for using, moving, and storing compressed gas cylinders in laboratories.
Regulations and resources
WAC 296-24 Part E, Part K
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart H: Hazardous Materials
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart M: Compressed Gas and Compressed Air Equipment
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q: Welding, Cutting and Brazing
NFPA 55: Compressed gas and cryogenic fluids code
Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1
Accommodations and language services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
- For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.