Description
This course train and educate workers to;
- Evaluate exposure to know whether H2S gas is present and at what levels.
- Eliminate the source of hydrogen sulfide whenever possible.
- If the source cannot be eliminated, control exposures by:
- Using engineering controls as the next best line of defense.
- Developing administrative controls and safe work practices to reduce exposures to safe levels.
- Use personal protective equipment if engineering controls and work practices alone cannot reduce hydrogen sulfide to safe levels.
Training topics may include:
- Characteristics, sources and health hazards of hydrogen sulfide
- Symptoms of hydrogen sulfide exposure
- Types of hydrogen sulfide detection methods and applicable exposure limits
- Workplace practices and procedures to protect against hydrogen sulfide exposure
- Emergency plans, locations of safety equipment, rescue techniques, first-aid
- Confined space procedures