Hydrogen Sulfide/Respiratory Protection

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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