Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) + SCBA

H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) is a gas that can be created by natural biological processes or by human activity and poses a serious threat to people or assets because of its extremely toxic and corrosive properties. It is important, therefore, for all personnel working in construction industry, sewage and water treatment plants, and oil & gas facilities to be competent in emergency response training. In addition become aware of the necessary practices to stay and work in an environment with potential exposure to H2S gas. This training will cover the characteristics of Hydrogen Sulfide gas and the potential physiological effects of exposure as well as the use of H2S detection equipment and escape breathing apparatus.

Designed for

Any personnel working in a water – chemical treatment facility, Oil and Gas industry, industrial areas and construction areas.

Course Outline

· Introduction to H2S gas

· Other names used to describe H2S

· Hydrogen Sulfide H2S properties & characteristics

· Where H2S can be located

· Parts per million (ppm) as a measurement parameter

· Factors acting individual susceptibility to H2S

· Hazard associated with H2S

· Occupational exposure limits to H2S

· Safety Signs (ags color)

· H2S alarms and gas detector.

· Protection from H2S

· Detection of H2S

· Escape

· Recovery

· Rescue

· Practical Assessment : Donning & operating (including checks) an escape breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a mask within 30 seconds

a. Stage 1: Trial

b. Stage 2: Actual

c. Stage 3: Final exercise and timing

* During each stage the course will go over checking the condition of breathing apparatus before use, checking and defects/damages, gauges and pressure, after that the participants will be taught how to return the breathing apparatus to the box.