People who carry out work in connection with sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas must now be specifically trained and certified. Among the relevant activities, in particular, are:
Installation, service, maintenance, repair or shutdown of gas-insulated electrical switchgear
Performing leak testing on plants that fall under the F-gas regulation
Recovery of SF6 gas
The aim of the training is to enable the personnel involved to act responsibly in their work with strong SF6 gas and to avoid emissions through flawed gas handling. The training and certification is carried out in accordance with the EC 842/2006, EC 305/2008 European regulations as well as the chemicals climate protection ordinance.
