Pressure Vessel Safety

We use pressure vessels in a variety of residential and industrial applications. Yet we must respect the dangers associated with them. The release of stored or potential energy and hazardous materials can cause personal injury, loss of life and catastrophic property damage. In this course, you will explore how pressure vessels are categorized and regulated, what safety measures you can take to stay safe and prevent pressure vessel failures, and what to look for when visually inspecting pressure vessels.

Course Overview

We use pressure vessels in a variety of residential and industrial applications. Yet we must respect the dangers associated with them. The release of stored or potential energy and hazardous materials can cause personal injury, loss of life and catastrophic property damage. In this course, you will explore how pressure vessels are categorized and regulated, what safety measures you can take to stay safe and prevent pressure vessel failures, and what to look for when visually inspecting pressure vessels.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Distinguish how pressure vessels are categorized and regulated
  • Identify appropriate safety measures when handling, installing, operating, servicing and inspecting pressure vessels
  • Recognize potential hazards when visually inspecting pressure vessels

Course Topics

  • Categorization and Regulations
  • Failures and Hazards
  • Safety Measures
  • Inspections and Safety Devices