H2S – Hydrogen Sulfide Online Training

H2S - Hydrogen Sulfide Online Training

Price: $39.00

Course Description:

This awareness course provides the participant with the information required to properly recognize, assess and control hazards associated with H2S gas. Participants will be introduced to the properties of H2S gas, the health hazards associated with exposure, detection and monitoring methods, and acceptable exposure limits.

Participants will learn about personal breathing apparatus, contingency planning and rescue methods used to assist victims of overexposure. Participants will learn to protect themselves first before they can help others. It is important that every oil and gas industry worker understand basic first aid measures including rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The course reviews how and when to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA).

This course provides information on the hazards of the H2S gas, as well as ways to prevent and respond to exposure, participants will require additional training in the use of company specific protective equipment and procedures. Training in equipment use and procedures should be provided by your employer and specific to your worksite.

Course Topics:

H2S formation chemistry and physical properties
Personal protective equipment training for H2S
Precautions to take when working with Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
Rescue and first aid including artificial respiration and CPR training.
Description of methods necessary to work safely with hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
Identification of Hydrogen Sulfide forms and important properties
Identification of personal protective equipment such as respirators, rescue packs and gas monitors
Precautions to take to ensure your safety when entering an area which may contain H2S vapors
Rescue and first aid as it applies to H2S exposure
How to revive victims of H2S inhalation using artificial respiration and CPR

Course Modules
- Hydrogen Sulfide: It’s a Killer Gas
- Introduction to H2S
- Properties of H2S
- H2S Health Hazards
- Hazard Detection & Exposure Limits: How much is too much?
- Hazard Detection
- How H2S is measured?
- Worker Exposure Limits & Corresponding Health Effects
- Signs & Symptoms of Acute Toxicity
- Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Toxicity
- Hydrogen Sulfide in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Locations of H2S (some examples)
- Perfect Conditions for a H2S Release
- Locations of H2S Leaks (some examples)
- Activities that Contribute to a Release
- Common Leak Locations
- Personal Protective Measures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Contingency Plans & Rescue Response including First Aid
- Contingency Plans & Emergency Response
- Emergency Response Strategy
- Unresponsive Worker Rescue Techniques
- Rescue Breathing
- CPR
- Requesting Emergency Medical Services
- Safe Job Procedures
- Safe Job Procedures
- Employer Responsibilities
- Workers Responsibilities
- Worksite Awareness

For Federal and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for workers that work near or in proximity to Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S).

Regulatory Requirements:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926
ANSI Z390.1 Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training Programs
& Other regulatory standards.

Additional Details:

No details provided.

United Alliance Corporate Office

877-399-1698

5 Dan Rd Canton, MA 02021 United Alliance Rhode Island Office

1395 Atwood Ave

Suite 209D

Johnston, RI 02919

H2S – Hydrogen Sulfide Online Training