You must complete the Cryogenic Liquids and Decanting Liquid Nitrogen e-learning before booking.

Information and Booking

Trainer: WORKSAFE GB Ltd
Cost: Internal - No charge. Please check our cancellation fees before booking.
Duration: For each date, you will be able to choose from 6 sessions of 45 minutes each, starting respectively at:
am: 09:30, 10:30 and 11:30
Some pm sessions are available: 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30
(Check dates before booking)
Unless otherwise stated, all courses are held in South Kensington.
Dates:
2024
07 November - WC - Fully booked
14 November - SK - Fully booked
20 November - HM - 10:30 & 11:30 sessions are fully booked
28 November - SK
04 December - WC
10 December - SK
2025
21 January – SK
04 February – WC
19 February – SK
12 March – HM
09 April – SK
30 April – SK
14 May – SK
29 May – WC
11 June – HM
24 June – SK
09 July – SK

Who should attend

All staff or postgraduate students whose activities involve using Cryogenic Liquids and Liquid Nitrogen should attend this course. This practical course will emphasise the hazards of Liquid Nitrogen, but the principles will apply to other Cryogenic Liquids.

Delegates will also practice manual handling techniques associated with moving a pressure vessel. This should be supplemented with local training, where appropriate. Delegates must wear appropriate footwear, such as sturdy, robust footwear or steel-toecap safety boots.
No trainers or open-toe sandals.

Essential Information - How to book

Delegates must complete the relevant e-learning session, Cryogenic Liquids and Decanting Liquid Nitrogen, before making the booking request.
You will be emailed a unique ID and a link to a booking form on successfully completing the e-learning module.
You must also read the Code of Practice - Liquid Nitrogen - storage, use and transportation within Imperial premises Code of Practice - Liquid nitrogen - storage, use and transportation within College premises.
Cancellation charges apply for this programme: If a delegate cancels the course five days before the first day, we will charge a £50 cancellation fee.

Key Areas

  • Why accidents happen
  • Risk assessments
  • Hazards posed by pressure
  • Monitoring and Equipment inspection
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Storage and handling of cryogenics
  • Practical decanting of Liquid Nitrogen
  • Personal Protection Equipment