This course is intended for heavy industry workers who may come in contact with hydrogen sulfide during their regular job duties.
Meets standards:
ANSI/ASSE Z390.1-2017
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 & CFR 1926
API RP 49
API RP 55
BSEE 30 CFR 250.490
MMS 250.490
The Railroad Commission of Texas
ACGIH’s New TLV
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite for this course.
Objective
Upon successful completion of the course, the delegate will be able to:
- Identify the hazards associated with hydrogen sulfide
- List the major properties of hydrogen sulfide
- Name common sources of hydrogen sulfide
- Discuss facility engineering controls
- Discuss safe workplace practices involving hydrogen sulfide
- Describe the importance of confined space entry procedures
- List hydrogen sulfide exposure limits and the personal protective equipment requirements for each limit
- Recognize symptoms of hydrogen sulfide exposure
- Recognize warning signals for hydrogen sulfide detection systems to be used
- Describe the correct use of monitoring equipment
- Give examples of proper rescue and first aid techniques for victims of hydrogen sulfide exposure
- Name the essential parts of a hydrogen sulfide contingency plan
- Explain the significance of wind direction indicators
Course content
Course components covered during training are:
- Buddy System
- Burning, Flaring, and venting
- Characteristics of Hydrogen Sulfide
- Chemical Properties
- Corrective Actions and Shutdown Procedures
- Dispersion Models
- Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide on Metals
- Emergency Response and Evacuation
- Emerging Technology
- Engineering Controls
- First Aid and Post-exposure Evaluation
- Hydrogen Sulfide in Confined Spaces
- Hazard Communication for Hydrogen Sulfide
- Hazards of Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfur Dioxide
- Health Effects
- Ignition Sources
- Methods for Detecting and Monitoring
- Operation of Safety Equipment and Life Support Systems
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Physical Properties
- Process Safety Management of Highly Hazards Chemicals
- Rescue Techniques
- Respiratory Protection
- Sources of Hydrogen Sulfide
- State and Federal Regulatory Requirements
- Transportation
- Ventilation
- Warning Signs and Warning Systems
- Well Control (Drilling Operations)
- Wind Direction
- Work Procedures
Exam
Upon successful completion of this course and competency exam, participants will have the knowledge and skill necessary to work in H2S environments when coupled with an effective company-specific Respiratory Protection program that conforms to 29 CFR 1910.134.
All students will receive a physical and digital Veriforce ID card with their name, company name, picture, barcode, and completed course in the mail. All students are automatically entered into the Veriforce training database where your company’s clients and auditors can view proof of completion
