H 2 S Course

Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness

Course Aim

This course is designed for all personnel who may risk exposure to hydrogen sulphide.

Course Objectives

During the course participants will gain a basic level of understanding and awareness of the dangers of Hydrogen Sulphide, methods of detecting and self rescue techniques.

Course Outline

·         Recognize and Accept the Hazards Associated with H2S

·         Composition and Structure of H2S

·         Understand and accept Procedures relating to "Working in a Hydrogen Sulphide Area"

·         Physical and Chemical Properties Upper and Lower Exposure Limit

·         How does H2S Effect the Individual

·         Gas detection and Monitoring Equipment

·         The value of H2S gas monitoring equipment

·         Protection Equipment

·         Types of Escape Sets and Rescue Equipment

·         Rescue Techniques and Procedures

Course Duration

½ day

Validity 

3 years

Pre Course Requirement

All participants must be in possession of a valid medical certificate.