Using Liquid Nitrogen Safely in Universities
This e-learning workshop is for staff and students who use liquid nitrogen and associated equipment in a university, college or school environment.
Type of Course: Online
Course Reference: HTPP-001
Course duration: 2.5 hours
Hosting Mode: Online
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Outcomes
At the end of the e-learning workshop learners will be able to:
Appreciate the properties of cryogenic liquids
Describe how humans react in oxygen deficient situations
Recognise the potential hazards posed by an uncontrolled release of pressure
Identify different types of personal protective equipment and the need to comply with work procedures
Distinguish the difference and similarities between pressure vessels and dewars
Describe how a pressurised cryogenic vessel operates
Identify key safety procedures when decanting liquid nitrogen
Appreciate the consequences of using incorrect procedures and faulty equipment
Recognise the dangers of transporting cryogenic vessels in lifts
Adopt correct storage and manual handling practices
