H2S & BA Awareness Training

H2S stands for “hydrogen sulfide,” a dangerous gas that appears as the result of natural gas drilling and crude oil drilling. It’s also a by-product of natural gas and oil production, a result of the treatment of wastewater, and shows up in sewers and various utility facilities. 

Chemically, H2S is the direct product of the microscopic deterioration of certain organic substances that takes place where there is no oxygen. The telltale sign of the presence of H2S gas is a repulsive, rotten-egg odor that is virtually invisible because it is colorless. 

More importantly, the gas is also highly corrosive, extremely flammable, and dangerously poisonous. Even death can result from improper monitoring for the presence of H2S, which can stop cellular respiration in the human body. 

These lessons cover how to correctly apply hazard recognition principles and safety practices when working around and handling hydrogen sulfide in the workplace.

After successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of describing:

• The properties of hydrogen sulfide

• How hydrogen sulfide is created, where it occurs, and the industries in which it is used

• Methods used to detect, monitor and warn of hydrogen sulfide

• The physical and health hazards of hydrogen sulfide

• The appropriate responses to hydrogen sulfide exposures and emergencies

Topics:

• What is Hydrogen Sulfide? Physical Properties of Hydrogen Sulfide---Hydrogen Sulfide in the Workplace--Exposure and Heath HazardsDetection and Controls --Hydrogen Sulfide and Confined Spaces --Emergency Response