Using Carbon Dioxide for pH Control in Swimming Pools

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) provides a natural, user-friendly alternative to mineral acids for the pH control in swimming pools.

Our Using Carbon Dioxide for pH Control in Swimming Pools training workshop provides essential gas safety awareness information to all personnel who use, or oversee the use of, CO2 in this application.

The training covers the operation of various supply systems, including bulk systems and gas cylinders.

The 2 hour instructor-led workshop is suitable for all staff using CO2 for pH control. It is also beneficial to managers, supervisors, Health & Safety Offciers and anyone responsible for the safe operation of CO2 systems.

Using Carbon Dioxide for pH Control in Swimming Pools Workshop Overview

  • Carbon dioxide use in swimming pools
  • Bulk and cylinder CO2 systems
  • Properties of CO2
  • Hazards associated with CO2
  • The need for atmospheric monitoring systems
  • The hazards posed by pressure
  • The need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Gas cylinders - correct identification
  • Preparing gas cylinders for use
  • Changeover procedure - demonstration
  • Safe handling of gas cylinders
  • Safe storage of gas cylinders
  • Carbon dioxide gas release rescue
  • Actions to be taken in the event of an emergency

What You Will Learn

The workshop will enable participants to:

  • Recognise how bulk and gas cylinder carbon dioxide systems operate
  • Appreciate the hazards posed by CO2 and high pressure gas systems
  • Be aware of the hazards of asphyxia
  • Recognise the need for ventilation and atmospheric monitoring systems
  • Appreciate the need to wear appropriate PPE when dealing with CO2 systems
  • Correctly identify carbon dioxide gas cylinders
  • Follow correct changeover procedures
  • Manage the safe storage of gas cylinders
  • Introduce safe working practices into their workplace

Workshop Price

The workshop is priced at £750 for up to 10 delegates, additional delegates at £50 per head. VAT is payable at the standard rate. Certificates of attendance will be issued.

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Our Services

The training provided by Gas Safe not only suited our needs exactly but was handled from the initial enquiry through to the actual training superbly. The arrangements, flexibility of training dates, training workshop and follow-up process could not have been handled any better!

I would not hesitate in using Gas Safe again and recommending them as a reliable and trusted supplier.

Glynn Redshaw
Customer Support Centre Manager
Volvo Construction Equipment