Hydramet's popular Chlorine Operator training course is now nationally recognised to the equivalent unit in the Water Training Package. As a unit of competency of the Certificate II in Water Operations, the qualification gained by attending the nationally recognised Hydramet course is NWP277A, Work Safely with Liquefied Chlorine Gas. The course is designed for operators, maintenance personnel, management staff and others working on chlorine plants and those with a specific responsibility for disconnecting and connecting liquefied chlorine gas containers. The unit of competency covers the requirements for working safely with liquefied chlorine gas, including the safe changeover of gas containers, the safe transport, handling and storage of liquefied chlorine gas containers and the implementation of emergency procedures. Chlorine training presenters are professionals from Hydramet Pty Ltd with many years experience in the industry. All personnel who are directly involved in the operation and maintenance of chlorine systems shall be properly trained according the the Australian Standard AS2927: 2001: The Storage and Handling of Liquefied Chlorine Gas. Chlorine training provided by Hydramet includes the mandatory subjects as listed in AS2927 and are reproduced below under licence by Australian Standards* AS2927: 2001 The Storage & Handling of Liquefied Chlorine Gas 5.4 PERSONNEL TRAINING 5.4.1 Job knowledge All personnel, including contractors and their staff, who are directly involved in the operation and maintenance of the chlorine store and system shall be: (a) fully informed of the hazards associated with chlorine; and
(b) properly trained in the operation or maintenance of the equipment, as appropriate 5.4.2 Training Training shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following subjects for all personnel: (a) The nature of the work and safe methods of operation
(b) The properties of, and hazards associated with, the storage and handling of chlorine and its associated equipment on the premises
(c) Site safety regulations, including restrictions on movement, access and activities
(d) The location of first aid equipment, and first aid measures to be taken
(e) The correct use of personal protective equipment, and its care and maintenance
(f) Emergency procedures, covering leaks, fires and explosions, in consultation with the appropriate authorities and the chlorine supplier
(g) Conditions and obligations of work permits, including confined space entry permits
(h) Any changes made to plant, equipment or operating procedures Training shall be carried out under a formalized system. Records of training provided to personnel, and the results obtained shall be kept The training program shall provide for refresher courses on a periodic basis whenever there are changes to plant personnel and procedures Contractors and their staff shall be trained, as appropriate, in the specific tasks to be performed
Hydramet specialise in Chlorine Safety Awareness training, Chlorine Operator Training, Storing and Handling Chlorine, Maintenance of Chlorine Systems and Chlorine Emergency Response Management.
For more information please refer to the following standard chlorine training course overviews:
>> Chlorine Safety Training
>> NWP277A Work Safely with Liquefied Chlorine (formerly Chlorine Operator) Training
>> Chlorine Maintenance Training
>> Sodium Hypochlorite Training
Special programs are available, structured to suit supervisors, managers and engineers.
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