Gas Testing
This course covers all the components of gas testing:
- Hand-held Detectors
- Single Toxic Gas Monitors
- Multi Gas Monitors
- Continuous Gas Monitors
- LEL Monitors
Participants learn their limitations, the equipment’s limitations and common mistakes involved with gas testing. The course stresses the importance of a function test before operation of any gas monitor. Participant teams will function test and test all the above monitors (except the continuous monitor) for gas. The most common errors attributed to gas testing are explained. Participants are led through a typical function test, and learning what to look for when function testing. They are also taught proper testing techniques and how to test safely.
Objectives are tested by both practical demonstration and written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued to each candidate upon successful completion of a written exam.
H2S Alive
This full day program teaches individuals to protect themselves in places where hydrogen sulphide may be present. Participants must satisfactorily complete a written examination and demonstrate of the skills taught, including operation and reading of detector tube devices, operation of self-contained breathing apparatus, rescue techniques and rescue breathing. Hydrogen sulphide case studies are analyzed noting toxic effects and common locations of H2S.
Objectives are tested by both practical demonstration and written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued upon completion of objectives.
H2S and Other Toxic Atmospheres
This module takes into account that OELs for H2S were covered in the WHMIS course. The physical properties, toxicity levels, initial response scales and (actual incident) case studies are covered with each participant team analyzing their own case. Emphasis is on the proactive (i.e., “what went wrong and how you would stop to prevent this from happening again). Participants learn to identify a potentially toxic atmosphere, and how to eliminate it or work around it. They also learn about possible locations common for toxic atmospheres and emergency response strategies.
Hydrate Awareness
This 3.5 to four-hour course explains what a hydrate is and how hydrate formation occurs. Emphasis is placed on the prevention and detection of hydrates. Participants are led through CAPP guidelines on hydrate handling, and learn of an actual case incident in which a fatality occurred due to a hydrate. Participants discover ways to be proactive rather than reactive, and learn about the nature and formation of hydrates, hydrate inhibition, prevention and detection. General precautions and the handling of hydrates is also covered.
Light Hydrocarbons and Hazardous Atmospheres
This half-day program describes the effects and hazards associated with sweet gas exposure in the workplace, with emphasis on controlling and understanding the hazard. Participants gain an understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in relation to light hydrocarbons as well as characteristics of hydrocarbon gases. Auto ignition temperatures, defining the most common light hydrocarbon gases, and the effects of an oxygen-deficient or enriched atmosphere are taught. Participants learn about hydrocarbon narcosis, the explosive effects and health effects of hydrocarbon gases, exposure limits and measurement, and defining emergency response strategies. Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs), precautions and hazards associated with natural gas, and incident case studies will be explored.
Basic Line Locating - Tech I
This eight-hour course covers the basic principles involved in underground locating, including an overview of the problems utility staff regularly encounter and how to solve them. The presentation is generic in nature and does not promote specific makes or models of line locators. The objective is to enlighten utility staff on the increasingly complex functions involved in this important and cost-effective activity. Indeed, a well informed locator saves time, money and, in some cases, injury. The course explains how electromagnetic fields are created, propagated and detected, using simple examples and diagrams. Participants are shown how field distortion can – and does – result in inaccurate locating and/or measurements. They are taught how to reduce or eliminate the most common causes and effects of distortion. The importance of selecting the best grounding techniques, the most effective frequency for the task at hand, the differences in the types of faults typically being located and the most effective ways to address each are explained. Participants take part in a field application using the basic clip, clamp and induction method of underground locating.
Objectives are tested by both practical demonstration and written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued upon completion of objectives.
OH&S Overview
The OH&S outline is introduced, and participants are given a Blue Book to use. This course is aimed at ensuring employees know that they – along with their employer – are responsible for the regulations. The course gives participants experience in sourcing information and understanding the regulations in the Blue Book. Topics covered include a general overview of workers and employers responsibilities, and focusing on how to use and find regulations. Participants also gain a firm understanding of OH&S regulations by researching the general safety regulations.
Soil Management
This four-hour program enables participants to identify different soil types, soil forming factors and general construction practices used to minimize soil degradation throughout Alberta. Participants gain an awareness of governing legislation in Alberta, while studying the province’s eco-regions. Participants learn through a hands-on exercise to identify the various soils and types of soil erosion. Different construction activities and reclamation practices are discussed.
Objectives are tested by written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued upon completion of objectives.
test and test all the above monitors (except the continuous monitor) for gas. The most common errors attributed to gas testing are explained. Participants are led through a typical function test, and learning what to look for when function testing. They are also taught proper testing techniques and how to test safely.
Objectives are tested by both practical demonstration and written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued to each candidate upon successful completion of a written exam.
Spill Responder
This one-day program provides a basic understanding and appropriate responses associated with spills. Participants are led through industry practices related to spill characteristics, behaviour and environmental impact, and spill safety is emphasized throughhazard assessment. Personal protective equipment necessary to implement ERP and spill prevention methods, and proper equipment, recovery and containment are reviewed by the instructor.
Objectives are tested by written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued upon completion of objectives.
TDG
This half-day program is for individuals involved in the transportation and handling of dangerous goods. Topics include TDG legislation, classification, safety marks, documentation, safe handling, incident reporting and emergency response. Emphasis is placed on proper safety marks for items the participants would normally transport. Proper labeling, classification and vehicle inspection for TDG compliance is covered in detail.
Objectives are tested by written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued on completion of objectives.
Waste Management
This half-day program was developed to provide a basic understanding of Guide 58. The instructor leads participants through the new regulations pertaining to waste management, common industry practices, and a systematic approach to tracking wastes from the cradle to the grave. Participants learn what Guide 58 is, how it affects them, reporting requirements and enforcement. They learn about the responsibilities of the generator and receiver, and how to implement a Code of Practice; the characterization and classification of waste products including D.O.W. (Dangerous Oilfield Waste) and non-D.O.W. (Non-Dangerous Oilfield Waste) is also covered. Participants gain knowledge of the four R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover. The instructor will discuss Also discussed is storage areas, facilities and transfer stations, and the transportation of wastes, including training requirements and its relationship to TDG. The paperwork needed – including filing, distribution, completing a waste manifest and tracking the waste – is also covered.
Objectives are tested by both practical demonstration and written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued upon completion of objectives.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
This half-day program covers the basics of WHMIS, providing the participant with the skills to work safely around hazardous materials. The course covers worker education and workplace labeling, and emphasizes the importance of understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s). The instructor will walk participants through a typical site-specific labeling session. Participants also gain an understanding of labeling systems for pipe, vessels and points of exposure.
Objectives are tested by written competency exam. Certification, valid for three years, is issued on completion of objectives.
