Hydrogen Sulphide Safety (H2S)

Course Duration : 01 Day

Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S is a colourless, highly flammable and highly toxic gas, which is a common by-product found in many different industries. Accumulating in low lying areas, it may go unnoticed. In high doses, one breath can kill instantly.

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

COURSE CONTENT

The course consists of the following modules:

• What H₂S is and where it can be located.
• The additional names for H₂S.
• Properties and characteristics of H₂S.
• Parts per million (PPM) as a measurement parameter.
• Occupational exposure limits of H₂S.
• Factors affecting individual susceptibility of H₂S.
• HSE regulations.
• Types of detector equipment.
• Types of respiratory equipment – escape BA sets, self-contained breathing apparatus & cascade systems.
• Donning /doffing and operating escape set within 30 seconds.
• Donning /doffing and operating the self-contained breathing apparatus set.
• Rescue techniques for casualties.
• First aid treatment.