OVERVIEW

• The aims and objectives of the training are to ensure that the delegate gains the required knowledge and understanding of the particular hazards and properties of H2S, and appropriate emergency response actions to take should an H2S-related incident arise.

• During the training program, delegates will be required to demonstrate their skills and understanding of the following key areas.

TARGET AUDIENCE

SUMMARY OF COURSE FEATURES

TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THIS TRAINING DELEGATES MUST BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN

• Hydrogen Sulphide – how it is formed and where it is found
• Other names used to describe H2S
• Properties and characteristics of H2S
• Parts per million (ppm) as a measurement parameter
• Occupational exposure limits H2S
• Factors affecting individual susceptibility to H2S
• Types of detector equipment
• Types of respiratory equipment
• Pre-use checks of personal detection devices and EBA 

• Operating personal H2S detection equipment (including checks)
• Responding to an alarm
• Donning & operating (including checks) an escape breathing apparatus (EBA) with a mask within 30 seconds
• Donning & operating (including checks) an EBA with a hood within 30 seconds
• Connecting to a pressurized cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly
• Disconnecting from a pressurized cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly.

COURSE TYPE: CLASSROOM

Upcoming Course Dates

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER