Objective

Upon successful completion of all training components, in accordance with the Training Standard, trainees will receive a certificate from Energy Safety Canada that is valid for three (3) years.

Target Group

Offshore / Industry

Prerequisites

Trainees are expected to be in a good state of health and physically capable of fully taking part in all practical exercises.


ITEMS REQUIRED FOR TRAINING:

- When checking in for training, please have your GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID with you (ie: Passport or Drivers Licences, etc.)

Examination

Yes

Course Contents

This course is designed to provide Petroleum Industry workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) emergencies. This course was developed and is administered in accordance with the Energy Safety Canada standard; and the instructors are certified according to Energy Safety Canada requirements.

Areas of study will include: H2S properties; initial response strategy; respiratory protective equipment; detection of H2S; rescue techniques; and rescue breathing. Practical training will be conducted in the following subject areas: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (on request); Gas Detection; Rescue Techniques; and Rescue Breathing.