H2S Safety Awareness

OVERVIEW

Management and handling of work using H2S must be carried out by competent personnel and handled by professionals and credible. H2S training is needed for all employees involved in oil & gas exploration, production, and refining as a guide to working safely around H2S. Companies employees and management must be aware of the nature and characteristics of H2S.

The H2S Training Program teaches how to recognize H2S and Its possible risks in the work area and determine the control measures needed to work safely with H2S.

OBJECTIVES

This course aims to provide all course candidates with a firm understanding of the hazards & effects of H2S, gas detection systems, protection systems, and safe operating procedures in the H2S area. Includes being able to use types of gas detectors, breathing apparatus that will be used in H2S areas, and rescue procedures in poisonous gas operations. Following the course, the participants are expected to be able to:

• Understand the health effects of H2S gas
• Can identify hazardous gasses at work
• Can make safe work procedures with H2S gas
• Can determine the correct APD in handling H2S gas
• Can control the situation if H2S gas exposures occur
• Can do first aid if H2S gas exposure occurs
• Can take measurements and interpret data from H2S gas measurement
• Understanding their duties and responsibilities as an officer handling H2S gas hazard

COURSE CONTENT

1. Introduction to H2S gas characteristics
2. H2S rules and regulation
3. Hazard and Risk of H2S
4. Hazard area identification
5. H2S Protection System and PPE
6. Safety Permit and Inspection Program
7. SCBA
8. Gas Detector
9. H2S Hazard Control and Prevention in the Workplace
10. Emergency preparedness and rescue technique
11. First Aid