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Gas free

Gas free

Created OnDecember 28, 2017
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A tank, compartment or container is gas free when sufficient fresh air has been introduced into it to lower the level of any flammable, toxic, or inert gas to that required for a specific purpose, e.g. hot work, entry, etc.

Related:

  • Hot work Permit
  • Purging
  • Enclosed space entry permit
  • Butterworth Tank Cleaning System
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Gas free certificate

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