H2S Aware® safety training
A one-day course for workers in the petroleum industry who could be exposed to hydrogen sulphide (H2S), also called sour gas. It covers all the required information of the H2S Alive program.
What's covered
- Hydrogen sulphide: properties and health hazards
- Hazard detection, how H2S is measured and exposure limits
- Signs and symptoms of acute and chronic toxicity
- H2S in the oil and gas industry: where it is found, what causes a release and common leak locations
- Personal protective equipment
- Contingency plans and emergency response
- Rescue of an unresponsive worker, rescue breathing and CPR
- Calling emergency medical services
- Safe job procedures, employer and worker responsibilities, and worksite awareness
Certification
You receive a certificate valid for three years when you pass the written exam and demonstrate the required skills.
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