
OPITO Basic H2S
OVERVIEW
Aims and Objectives
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 a H2S related incident arise.
Learning Outcomes
During the training programme, delegates will be required to demonstrate their skills and understanding of the following key areas.
Target Audience
The H2S training programme is for personnel that are or could be, working in an environment that could become contaminated by H2S gas.
course details
COURSE DURATION | LANGUAGE | CERTIFICATE |
4 Hours | English | OPITO |
*Please notify us if an interpretation is required | *Validity: 2 years |
COURSE OUTLINE/ ASSESSMENT
- 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 to 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 pressurised cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly
- Disconnecting from a pressurised cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly.
COURSE TYPE: CLASSROOM |
Upcoming Course Dates |
DATE | DAY | TIME |
6-Aug-22 | Sat | 8:00-12:00 |
7-Aug-22 | Sun | 13:00-17:00 |
17-Aug-22 | Wed | 8:00-12:00 |
19-Aug-22 | Fri | 13:00-17:00 |
25-Aug-22 | Thu | 8:00-12:00 |
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