H2s Alive Course

This outstanding program is taught by certified and experienced instructors, authorized by  Energy Safety Canada. Please arrive on time and bring a picture id (government authorized).

Wear comfortable clothes as you will be doing rescues and putting on breathing apparatus.  

There are no prerequisites but you should be literate enough in English to write the exam. Participants must be able to breathe under air (SCBA or SABA) and conduct rescues.

Requirements: 

Bring government issued picture i.d. You will be required to sign a privacy consent form at the class. It is suggested that you bring a lunch, as the break is usually 30 minutes in length. During covid – bring facemask and gloves.

This course shows workers how to work safely in and around hydrogen sulfide (H2S) environments.

H2S is a naturally occurring gas. It is often referred to as sour gas, acid gas, stink damp or sulphurated hydrogen. H2S is colourless, heavier than air in its pure state, and extremely toxic.

It can also deaden your sense of smell. In low concentrations, it has a rotten egg smell and causes eye and throat irritation. At higher concentrations, it can cause death.

For these reasons, training in how to protect yourself is crucial in any industry where H2S might be encountered. This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to help them identify and detect H2S, mitigate the hazards of working in an H2S environment and respond to an incident involving an H2S release. It includes both theory and practical application exercises.

Upon Completion:

Upon successful completion of the course and examination with a minimum score of 70%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that is valid for three years.

Topics Covered:

• H2S properties

• Health hazards and locations

• Hazard assessment and control

• Respiratory protective equipment

• Detection of H2S

• Initial response strategy