(H2S) Awareness Training

Course Summary

Participants will learn how to properly recognize, assess and control hazards associated with hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) gas. Participants will be introduced to the properties of H₂S gas, health hazards associated with exposure, detection and monitoring methods, and acceptable exposure limits.

This H₂S Awareness program has been designed as an awareness course only. It is not intended to be used as the only source of H₂S information for workers that will be or are likely to come, in contact with H₂S.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• The properties and health hazards of H₂S gas

• Perform gas detection through the use of mechanical and electronic devices

• Acceptable exposure limits

• Signs & symptoms of H₂S gas exposure

• Common locations of H₂S and conditions of release of the gas

• Components of a contingency and rescue plan and procedures

• Safe working procedures including employer and worker responsibilities