ASSE 6020 – Medical Gas Systems Inspector
The ASSE 6020 credential is intended for persons who need to oversee the work of others, primarily on the job site but also possibly in a design firm or engineering office. Course is designed to provide a broad understanding of medical gases and medical gas systems with the expectation that the participant will be prepared to visit job sites and identify common problems with installations. An introduction to the rules of NFPA 99, NFPA 55 and the ASSE 6000 Series is provided, along with an understanding of the role of the gases, environment of the medical gas system and safety when working around these systems.
Material covered during the training
- Alphabet Soup - The standards which apply
- The 10 Hazards - Safety around Medical Gases
- Building Blocks I - The major subsystems and familiarity with medical gas terms
- The First Rule of Medical Gas
- Building Blocks II - Valves and Alarms
- Building Blocks III - How a medical air system is constructed around the First Rule
- The Second Rule of Medical Gas
- Building Block IV - Complying with the Second Rule by good installation practices
- Build Blocks V - Enforcing Compliance with testing
- Peak Performance - Testing and Second Rule. Post-maintenance
- What’s Documented is Done - Testing and Record keeping
- Intended for
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- Prerequisites
- Requirements
- Final Exam
- Credentials provided
- Renewals
- Price
- Typical attendees might include government officials, supervising engineers, site managers, design engineers who perform site reviews, and facilities managers.
Certifications and Credentials by BeaconMedaes
Upon successful completion the student will receive a credential in three (3) distinct formats:
