Objective

To ensure that the delegates gain the required knowledge and understanding of the hazards and properties of H2S; and appropriate emergency response actions to be taken should a H2S related incident arise.

Target Group

Personnel that are,or could be, working in an environment that could become contaminated by H2S gas.

Prerequisites

All delegates must be in possession of a valid medical certificate.

Examination

Not applicable

Course Contents

Hydrogen sulphide –how it is formed and where it is found
Other names used to describe H2S
Properties and characteristics of H2S
Parts per million (ppm) as a measurement parameter
Occupational exposure limits to H2S
Factors affecting individual susceptibility to H2S
Types of detector equipment
Types of respiratory equipment
Pre-use checks of personal detection devices and EBA
Operating personal H2S detection equipment (including checks)
Responding to an alarm
Donning & operating (including checks) an escape breathing apparatus (EBA) with a mask within 30 seconds
Donning & operating (including checks) an EBA with a hood within 30 seconds
Connecting to a pressurised cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly
Disconnecting from a pressurised cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly.