Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Awareness Training

Course Summary

Participants will learn how to properly recognize, assess and control hazards associated with hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) gas. Participants will be introduced to the properties of H₂S gas, health hazards associated with exposure, detection and monitoring methods, and acceptable exposure limits. This H₂S Awareness program has been designed as an awareness course only. It is not intended to be used as the only source of H₂S information for workers that will be or are likely to come, in contact with H₂S.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• The properties and health hazards of H₂S gas
• Perform gas detection through the use of mechanical and electronic devices
• Acceptable exposure limits
• Signs & symptoms of H₂S gas exposure
• Common locations of H₂S and conditions of release of the gas
• Components of a contingency and rescue plan and procedures
• Safe working procedures including employer and worker responsibilities

Target Audience

Employees who work in the oil and gas industries must complete Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) Gas Awareness training to prepare them for a contingency plan and Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) exposure procedures.

Legislative Reference

R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 855, s. 21.
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 855, s. 37

Continuing Education Credits

HRPA has approved this course for CPD. Please contact us at 800.815.9980 to find out more.