COURSE: HYDROGEN SULPHIDE, OR H2S
COURSE CODE: H2S 101

INTRODUCTION
Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S is a colorless, highly flammable and highly toxic gas, which is a common by-product found in many different industries. Accumulating in low lying areas, it may go unnoticed. In high doses, one breath can kill instantly. This course will provide delegates with the additional skills, knowledge, information, as well as equip them with the appropriate attitudes to enable them to identify and manage a H2S hazard, assess the risks and implement the appropriate control measures. Course Objectives This course is designed to increase your awareness of how H2S is formed and where it can be found. It will also show you how you can protect yourself from exposure and give advice about what to do if an emergency should occur in your workplace

CONTENT

• What H2S is and where it can be located.
• The additional names for H2
• Properties and characteristics of H2
• Parts per million (PPM) as a measurement parameter.
• Occupational exposure limits of H2
• Factors affecting individual susceptibility of H2
• HSE regulations.
• Types of detector equipment.
• Types of respiratory equipment – escape BA sets, self-contained breathing apparatus & cascade systems.
• Donning /doffing and operating escape set within 30 seconds.
• Donning /doffing and operating the self-contained breathing apparatus set.
• Rescue techniques for casualties.
• First aid treatment.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid medical certificate
• Be medically fit to carry out the practical elements of the course

PASS REQUIREMENTS

• In order to pass the course the participants shall complete the following: 
• written test with 80% correct 
• practical exercises

Target Audience
All offshore personnel

DURATION
One Day

Methodology:
Class room session,
Course manual for all participants
Digital in-focus projector to display lecture slides
At the end of the course, participants shall be issued certificates.

Participant per Class
Minimum 6

Revalidation:
Every three years

Health:
All delegates will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.

Commencement Date:

Course scheduled on request – please contact our Training Manager on 08038873527 or visit www.workplacesafetynig.com to view our training calendar