Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7214
Course Name
Hydrogen Sulfide
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
ISC Training & Consulting, Inc.
Primary Contact
Michael Sullinger
mike.sullinger@isc-safety.com
724-416-5500 Ext.
Website
Description
Hydrogen sulfide training is designed as a safety awareness program to familiarize the employees with the dangers associated with working in an H2S or a potential H2S environment.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Course Outline
1. What is H2S
a. How is it formed
b. Common names
c. Smells like?
2. Chemical Characteristics
a. Vapor/Gas
b. Respiratory Irritant
c. Vapor Density
3. Concentrations Exposure Levels
a. Threshold Limit Value, Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA)
b. OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit, Time Weighted Average (PEL-TWA)
c. Exposure levels, Warning properties of H2S
d. Acute and Chronic
4. Exposure Route and Effects
a. Inhalation
b. Skin and eye irritation
c. Olfactory fatigue after exposure
5. Detection and Monitoring
a. Personal, Portable, Multigas Monitoring equipment
b. Chemical, Badge, Short Term Exposure
c. Fixed Monitors
6. Personal Protective Equipment
a. Respiratory protection
b. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
c. Air Purifying Respirator (Escape Only)
7. Rescue, First Aid Requirements
a. Employees trained in CPR
b. Rescue training as required.
c. Confined Space Rescue (discussion only)
8. Final Examination
Target Audience
The course is recommended for all employees who have the potential to be exposed to H2S at or in excess of the Threshold Limit Value-Time weighted average during work activities.
Training Format
Classroom