H2S
H2S TRAINING
This 2-hour training course provides the participant with the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes to identify, act and conduct themselves in line with Industry recognized good practice in the event of an H2S hazard or emergency.
Course topics and activities include:
• What H2S gas is, where you would find it, how its formed
• Other names used to describe H2S gas
• Properties and characteristics of H2S gas
• Parts per million (ppm) as a measurement parameter
• Occupational exposure limits and toxicity levels of H2S gas
• Factors that affect exposure to H2S gas
• Different ways of measuring and detecting H2S gas
• Acute and chronic effects H2S gas has on an individual
• The role of the emergency response team in the event of an H2S emergency
• What actions are to be taken in the event of an H2S alarm activation
• The various types of portable gas detection devices and when they would be used
• How to conduct a pre-use check and how to operate the portable gas detection equipment
• Understanding the various gas detection devices limitations
• The different types of breathing apparatus and what operations they are used for
• How to conduct a pre-use check and how to operate the breathing apparatus
• Understanding the various breathing apparatus’ limitations