This health and safety course lays out the various safety hazards of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas and explains how to control them to work safely. You will learn different names of H2S, its hazardous properties and its most likely locations. We identify the routes the gas takes and outline the risk factors of different exposure limits established by various international organizations.
The course explains the different control measures that can be implemented to control H2S exposure and goes over the detection and measurement methods that help you to identify the respiratory protective equipment recommended for various H2S environments. Lastly, we lay out the steps to take during H2S emergencies and outline first aid procedures used to save victims of the gas.
This chemistry course suits anyone working in industries that encounter H2S, including the petroleum, construction, mineral mining, pulp and paper, metal processing and sewerage treatment fields. It also benefits anyone responsible for managing risk in such environments, particularly those overseeing employee health and safety training. Sign up to protect yourself and your colleagues from one of the most poisonous gases in the world.
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