Hydrogen Sulfide/Respiratory Protection
Course Length: 1.5 hours
Course Objective:
- This class is a Basic H2S Training course aimed at personnel who risk exposure to hydrogen sulfide.
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Course Design:
- Narrated e-learning modules
Successful Course Completion:
- Requires successful completion of knowledge assessment.
Course Outline:
About Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
- Regulations
- Key Terms
- Auto Ignition
- Flammable Limits
- Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
- Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
- Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL)
- Ceiling
- Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
- National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Parts Per Million (PPM)
- What is H2S?
- H2S vs. Other Notable Deadly Gases
- H2S Common Names
- Characteristics
- Disposal method
- H2S Limitations
- Where is H2S found?
- H2S Accumulation
- H2S Reactivity
Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
- Respiratory System Effects
- Respiratory System
- Diaphragm
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Alveoli
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Exposure Limits
- H2S Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
- 0-50 PPM
- 100-300 PPM
- Olfactory Nerve Paralysis
- 300-600 PPM
- 600-1000 PPM
- Phrenic Nerve Function
- Variables Effecting Symptoms
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Detection
- Methods of Detection (advantages/disadvantages)
- Colorimetric Tubes
- Personal Electronic Detectors
- Fixed Detectors
Respiratory Protection
- Common Effects from Respirator Use
- Why Wear a Respirator?
- Breathing Air Composition
- Employee Control Measures
- Engineering Controls
- Administrative Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Employer Responsibilities
- Respiratory Protection Program Requirements
- Employee Responsibilities
- Types of Respirators
- Air Purifying
- Supplied Air
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Atmospheric Supplied Air
- Cascade Systems
- Escape Packs
- Fit Testing
- Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Medical Requirements
- Respirator Usage
- Respirator Inspection
- Respirator Maintenance
- Proper Donning/Doffing
- Respirator Storage
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety
- Arriving at a H2S Location
- Wind Direction Example
- Affected Employee Requirements
- When H2S is Present
- Site Location Condition Flags
- Green – Possible Danger
- Yellow – Moderate Danger
- Red – Extreme Danger
- Other Deadly Gases Associated with H2S
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
- Regular Drills
- Rescue
Post Training Evaluation:
- The employer shall ensure that each employee is evaluated to confirm that he/she understands the information provided in the training.
Reference Material / Documents:
30 CFR 250.490
ANSI/ASSE Z390.1—2017 Standard
M&A Safety Services training conforms to OSHA CBT Training standards and ANSI Z490.1. Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Training. M&A Safety Services LLC. follows all ANSI training criteria.
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