Opito H2S

The aims and objectives of the Basic H2S Training are to ensure that the delegate gains the required knowledge and understanding of the particular hazards and properties of H2S, and appropriate emergency response actions to take should a H2S related incident arise.

To successfully complete this training, candidates must be able to explain:

• hydrogen sulphide – how it is formed and where it is found
• other names used to describe H2S
• properties and characteristics of H2S
• parts per million (ppm) as a measurement parameter
• occupational exposure limits to H2S
• factors affecting individual susceptibility to H2S
• types of detector equipment
• types of respiratory equipment
• pre-use checks of personal detection devices and EBA

To successfully complete this training, candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• operating personal H2S detection equipment (including checks)
• responding to an alarm
• donning and operating (including checks) an escape breathing apparatus (EBA) with a mask within 30 seconds
• donning and operating (including checks) an EBA with a hood within 30 seconds
• connecting to a pressurised cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly
• disconnecting from a pressurised cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly