A Step-by-Step Guide to Golden Rule 4 - Toxic Gases

Procedures, staff training, specific 
collective and personal protective 
equipment are required to work 
in the presence of toxic gases.

Toxic gaseous


PLAN

• Guarantee that the operating procedures, work instructions 
and ERP have been developed considering the risks related 
to toxic gas release.
• Guarantee that everybody is informed on toxic gas risk 
and properly trained on their specific role during emergencies, 
and on collective/personal protective equipment.
• Guarantee that each worker has both a personal toxic gas 
detector and a proper breathing escaping device (full face 
mask / hood with specific filter / air bottle).
• Post safety signs and any other means, warning of the potential 
presence of toxic gas.

Toxic gaseous


READY?

• Are you authorized to enter a toxic gas classified area?
• Is the ERT present on site and alerted?

Keep fire away from toxic chemicals



GO!

• Always wear your full face mask / hood with specific 
filter / air bottle, to be used exclusively in case of emergency, 
and your personal detection devices when working in an area 
where there is or could be the presence of toxic gas (provided 
that breathable air is guaranteed, otherwise, use a breathing 
apparatus).