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.