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EUSR Endorsed Gas Detection and Personal Gas Monitor Training

Course duration

Half day

Course details

This EUSR Endorsed Gas Detection and Personal Gas Monitor course provides comprehensive training on using personal and area gas detection monitors (toxic, flammable, and oxygen), combining theory with hands-on practice. Participants learn to select, inspect, calibrate, and interpret gas monitor readings—key safety skills for utility, confined-space, and underground work.

Who Should Attend This Course?

Utility and telecom technicians working in confined or enclosed spaces
Operatives required to perform pre-entry gas monitoring
Supervisors overseeing gas detection operations on-site
Anyone needing formal EUSR gas detection endorsement

Course Content Highlights

Understanding gas types and their health/safety impact
Instrument use & calibration: bump tests and full calibration
Alarm thresholds and interpreting monitor readouts
Sensor technologies: electrochemical, PID, IR etc.
Hazard assessment for confined spaces and open-air works
Maintenance & record keeping for regulatory compliance

Course Units

Gas Related Terminology
Oxygen (Low & Enriched Atmospheres
Gas Characteristics (H2S / SO2 / CH4 / CL2 / NH3)
DSEAR Regulations 2002
Hazardous / Zoned Areas
Generic Gas Monitors
Maintenance
BW Gas Alert Micro Clip
Drager Monitors
Altair 4XR Multi Gas
Pre-Entry Gas Checks
Fresh Air Calibration / Zero Procedure
Gascoseeker MK2 – Operation
Properties of Natural Gas
Properties of LPG – Liquid Petroleum Gas
Gascoseeker Equipment
Pre-use checks
Zero Checks
Soundness checks
Filters & Battery Information
Depot Checker
Practical and Written Assessments

Assessment & Certification

Delegates will be assessed through a combination of multiple-choice and written questions, along with a practical, on-site assessment to confirm competency.

Upon successful completion, candidates will be registered on the EUSR and awarded the EUSR Gas Detection and Personal Gas Monitor Card valid for 3 years.

To maintain active certification, delegates must successfully complete a reassessment prior to the expiry date shown on their card.

Prerequisites

There are no formal entry requirements however a basic level of written and spoken English is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What instruments are covered in the gas monitor training?
A: The course includes training on 4-gas portable monitors (LEL, O₂, CO, H₂S) and PID-equipped instruments.

Q: Why is gas monitor training essential?
A: Proper training helps ensure accurate hazard detection, compliance with Confined Spaces Regulations, and maintains worker safety.

Q: Is this course EUSR-recognised?
A: Yes. Successful participants receive EUSR endorsement on their SHEA or other valid passports, trained to utility sector standards.

Q: How long is the certification valid?
A: The EUSR gas detection endorsement lasts for three years before requiring renewal.

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We can deliver courses for teams of six or more,
at a time and location that suits you.

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Registered Office:
Unit 78, Avenue Q
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2LG

Registered company number: 08612308