Primelift Safety Resources Ltd

Course Description–The Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) Safety Awareness

Training is to ensure that the delegates gain the required knowledge and understanding of the hazards and properties of  H₂S and appropriate emergency response actions to take should an H₂S related incident arise.

Course Duration– 1 day

Course Objectives-Upon completion of the Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) Safety Awareness training course, delegates should be able to:

• Describe the properties of H₂S
• Understand the acute and chronic effects of H₂S
• Explain various control measures for H₂S exposure.
• Identify various types of H₂S monitoring devices.
• Know how to respond in a situation involving H₂S exposure.

Course Content

• H₂S gas and how it is formed
• Sources of hydrogen sulphide
• Characteristics of H₂S
• Factors that affect exposure to H₂S gas
• Acute and chronic effects of H₂S
• Exposure limit and toxicity of hydrogen sulphide (H₂S)
• Measurement and detection of H₂S
• Breathing apparatus
• Rescue procedures for H₂S exposure
• First aid measures for H₂S exposure