Hydrogen Sulfide Training
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Invisible. Explosive. Flammable. Deadly. These words all describe hydrogen sulfide, or H2S, a leading cause of death in the workplace. Hydrogen sulfide can be found in oil or gas operations, mining facilities, sewage, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, public utilities, and other places. Because hydrogen sulfide is so dangerous, your employer is required to follow certain safety standards such as monitoring the air in your workspace and providing engineering controls. If you are aware of the hazards and follow your company's established procedures, you can work around H2S safely.
This program highlights the dangers of H2S and discusses the safety protocols that enable people to work around H2S without incident. Topics include:
- The properties and characteristics of H2S
- The hierarchy of controls
- Types of monitoring and detection systems
- Respiratory protection
- Wind direction indicators
- Briefing areas and escape routes
- Condition signs
- Escape and rescue
- Contingency plans