H2S Awareness Training

Course Description

This course will provide delegates with the additional skills, information and knowledge, along with the appropriate attitudes to enable them to identify and manage a H₂S hazard, assess the risks and implement the appropriate control measures.

• The properties and sources of H₂S
• Toxicity levels and exposure limits
• Acute and chronic effects of exposure
• H₂S effects on metals, elastomers and polymers
• H₂S gas detection including fixed and portable systems, their advantages and limitations
• Respiratory protection including different types of BA, mask fit testing, cascade systems, their advantages and limitations
• Practical use of Breathing Apparatus
• H₂S emergency procedures during operations
• Rescue of H₂S casualties
• Detection and protection equipment overview
• Practical use of gas detection
• Site requirements
• A written test

Course Duration

Half Day Course