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Does your dive center have the proper risk mitigation tools for working with high pressure scuba cylinders?

OSHA, NIOSH and the PHMSA have long lists of regulations and restrictions concerning the use of high pressure vessels in the workplace. These requirements are designed to keep employees and customers safe from incidents and accidents involving high pressure cylinders.

Documenting training and making your workplace compliant are two necessary steps every dive center must take.


 VIP Cylinder Inspector Fill Station OperatorGas Blender Nitrox/Trimix  Regulator Technician Hazmat Awareness VIP Instructor

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These courses are scheduled on an as needed basis and they are all custom schedules.  Multiple training courses can be combined as well.  Instructor level certifications are offered in most equipment technician courses.

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​​VIP Inspector

Components

eLearning Course, Classroom academics, Practical application

Duration

6 Hours

Description

Becoming a VIP inspector gives you the skills to perform annual visual inspections on pressurized cylinders. The course covers regulations, risk, liability, cylinder types, cleaning, oxygen use, valve inspections, composite cylinder repair and basic compressor operations.

​​Air Fill Station Operator

Components

Manual, Classroom academics, Practical application

Duration

6 hours

Description

This course certifies you in compressor and fill bank operations to meet training requirements for staff operation of high pressure vessel filling. The course covers compressor mechanics, bank filling, whip use, hazards and safety, regulations, and documentation.

​​Gas Blender

Components

Manual, Classroom academics, Practical application

Duration

6 hours

Description

Learn how to blend nitrox and trimix! This class covers partial pressure and “stick” blending to qualify users in blending any number of higher oxygen (nitrox) or Oxygen/Nitrogen/Helium (trimix) blends.

Regulator Technician​

Components

Manual, Classroom academics, Practical application

Duration

6 hours

Description

Factory/manufacturer training from TUSA for first stages, second stages and BC power inflators.  This course certifies you to purchase parts, redeem warranty claims and service regulators.

​​HAZMAT Awareness

Components

Manual, Classroom academics, Practical application

Duration

6 hours

Description

The awareness level class trains individuals not directly involved in cylinder filling and service on hazards associated with high pressure vessels. This course is perfect for retail associates and other office personnel who come in contact with cylinders in the workplace and need to be aware of the potential hazards.

​​VIP Instructor

Components

Manual, Classroom academics, Practical application

Duration

6 hours

Description

Prerequisites: Instructor, certified VIP inspector from a recognized agency for at least 6 months (other prerequisites may apply)

VIP Instructors can train and certify inspectors to perform visual inspections on cylinders. This is the perfect course for dive center managers, owners or training directors as it allows them to provide documented, accredited training for their staff.