Gas Tester Certification
- Exam
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- Education
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- Experience
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- Background check
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It is the policy of the Division that any person who performs the required gas testing in tunnels or underground mines, during the course of employment, shall obtain certification from the Division. Examination and certification of gas testers by the Mining and Tunneling Unit promotes the safe operation of underground mines and tunnels and ensures that gas testers possess adequate knowledge and competence in underground gas testing. Fees: Application: None; Examination: $15; License: None. Examination Frequency: As needed. Exam Locations: Contact Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Mining and Tunneling Unit. Experience Requirement: At least 1 year of underground experience. Must have experience in gassy situations if applying for gassy certification. Bring your testing instrument and unexpired calibration gases. Average Time to Process Application: Varies. Renewal Period: 5 years. Special License Requirements: Proof of legal alienage. Comments: N/A Authority: California Labor Code, Sections 6710, 6711 and 7990-8002.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Industrial Relations
- Division
- Mining and Tunneling Unit
- Address
- 1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 450 Sacramento, CA 95825
- Agency website
- https://www.dir.ca.gov/
- Last updated
- May 22, 2024
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- Alcohol Fuel Plant Permit 53-7071.00
Source and verification
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