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Authorised Gas Tester / Entry Supervisor

  • Authorized Gas Tester are responsible to carry out atmospheric test in confined spaces.

    Entrace Supervisors are responsible to supervise all activities before, during and after the employee's entry into the confined space.

    An employer must appoint, employ or hire a competent person called AGTES to conduct gas testing and supervise the process of entry into confined spaces as specified in the Industrial Code of Practices of Safe Working in a Confined Space 2010.

    AGT & ES who appointed by employers must have attended training courses on safe working in confined spaces for qualified gas testers and entry supervisors, and have passed tests or exams.

    AGT must:
    a. Have latest knowledge of the hazards that may be encountered during admission, including information on the symptoms, symptoms and symptoms and consequences of exposure;
    b. Identify all hazards and recommend control measures to ensure safe entry;
    c. Be knowledgeable of all confined space entry equipment;
    d. Test and interpret gas reading levels in confined spaces;
    e. Perform otherduties and responsibilities as outlined in the Code of Working Safely in a Confined Space 2010.

    ES must:
    a. Have the latest knowledge of the hazards that may occur during entry into confined spaces;
    b. Supervises all activities before, during, and after operations in confined spaces;
    c. Carry out inspections and confirm all procedures, tests and equipment specified in the work permit are complied with before the work permit is approved;
    d. Stop the entry and revoke the work permit if the admissible entry condition cannot be maintained;
    e. Closing the work permit after entry is complete; and
    f. Perform other duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Code of Working Safely in a Confined Space 2010.


  • Academic Qualifications
    1. Have at least SPM or equivalent qualification and credit in science subject or at least grade C in Science subject;
    2. Has 3 years of work experience in the field of confined space; and
    3. Attend courses and pass the AGTES examination at a training provider registered with the Director General

    Additional Qualifications (Does Not Meet Academic Qualifications)

    1. Has 10 years of work experience in the field of confined space;
    2. Attended and pass the AGTES examination at a training provider registered with the Director General; and
    3. Pass the assessment/interview/verification session conducted by DOSH

    Procedures

    1. Applicant will be registered as AGTES if meets the above requirement;
    2. Application for registration must be submitted to the Department no later than three (3) months before the expiry of the AESP training certificate card and AGTES qualification certificate; and
    3. The approval period is based on the AGTES examination approval period from NIOSH or the completion period of the project being occupied (Whichever expires first)

    Additional Conditions

    1. To have a permanent employer and not an independent employee where the work of AGTES is carried out under the responsibility of the company; and
    2. AGTES is only allowed to carry out work for the company and AGTES approval to work with the company will be stated in the AGTES registration certificate issued by the Department.
    3. Applicant have to attach company profile which has at least the information below:-

      • the work process at the company or the services provided;
      • List of confined space activities in the employer’s company;
      • List of machinery/confined space and a copy of CF (if relevant);
      • List of confined space related projects (if there is no confined space activity on employer's premises); and
      • Pictures of work related to confined spaces.

Tags: Competency, AGTES

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