H2S Alive (Hydrogen Sulphide Training)
Course Format: The course presents the physical properties and health hazards of H2S, how to protect oneself and basic rescue techniques. Each student is required to operate a self-contained breathing apparatus, a detector tube device and participate in CPR and rescue lift and drag exercises.
Course Objectives: To prepare the individual for the hazards associated with working around H2S and how to protect oneself in an H2S environment.
Video: Hydrogen Sulphide (A matter of Life or Death)
Duration: 18 minutes
Course Duration: Eight (8) Hours
Cost: Group Rate
Course Outline:
Chapter 1: H2S Properties & Initial Response Strategy
- Identify six properties of H2S
- Identify probable locations of H2S
- Describe scales for measuring H2S
- Recall worker exposure limits for H2S
- Describe health effects of H2S exposure
- Apply the Initial Response Strategy to a case study
Chapter 2: Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Identify four major components of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Identify two components of Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) that are different from SCBA
- Demonstrate pre-use inspection of SCBA
- Demonstrate operation of SCBA
Chapter 3: Detection of H2S
- Describe use and limitations of detector tubes
- Identify major components of detector tube devices
- Demonstrate pre-use inspection and operation of detector tube devices
- Identify major components of personal H2S monitors
Chapter 4: Rescue Techniques and CPR
- Describe four rescue techniques
- Demonstrate four rescue techniques
- Describe the CPR technique
- Demonstrate the CPR technique
Chapter 5: Review & Case Studies
- Recall the seven-step Initial Response Strategy
- Apply the Initial Response Strategy to a given case study
