H2S Aware® Safety Training

This one-day course is intended for all workers in the petroleum industry who could or be exposed to hydrogen sulphide (H2S), also known as sour gas. This course is required for people who work in the oil industry field and covers all the required information of the H2S Alive program.

Course Modules
 

Hydrogen Sulphide: It’s a Killer Gas

• Introduction to H2S
• Properties of H2S
• H2S Health Hazards

Hazard Detection & Exposure Limits: How much is too much?

• Hazard Detection
• How H2S is measured?
• Worker Exposure Limits & Corresponding Health Effects
• Signs & Symptoms of Acute Toxicity
• Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Toxicity

Hydrogen Sulphide in the Oil & Gas Industry

• Locations of H2S (some examples)
• Perfect Conditions for a H2S Release
• Locations of H2S Leaks (some examples)
• Activities that Contribute to a Release
• Common Leak Locations

Personal Protective Measures

• Personal Protective Equipment

Contingency Plans & Rescue Response including First Aid

• Contingency Plans & Emergency Response
• Emergency Response Strategy
• Unresponsive Worker Rescue Techniques
• Rescue Breathing
• CPR
• Requesting Emergency Medical Services

Safe Job Procedures

• Safe Job Procedures
• Employer Responsibilities
• Workers Responsibilities
• Worksite Awareness

Upon successful completion of this program you will have earned the following ticket:

A certificate valid for three years is issued upon successful completion of a written examination and demonstration of the required skills.7.