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    2. Health Safety and Environment (HSE)
    3. Advanced Hydrogen Sulfide Safety

    Advanced Hydrogen Sulfide Safety

    • Advanced
    • 4 Days
    • classroom1Classroom

    Course Objective

    • Hydrogen Sulfide is a naturally occurring but lethal gas that is commonly released in the oil and gas industry. The aim of the course is to understand the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide in natural and industrial areas. This can be done by understanding the properties, the limit values, the side effects associated with each values and concentration, and the adequate controls from administrative controls to personal protective equipment and how they should be enforced in the workplace. The course also allows workers to understand the different types of respiratory protection in the workplace depending on the type of work being done, how long this equipment shall be worn, and when they should be replaced or removed. Workers shall also be assessed on the importance of emergency response and evacuation in the workplace, and how the worker must behave and respond calmly in order to save themselves and others.
    The following points shall be discussed in the course:
    • Properties of H2S. 
    • Locations of H2S. 
    • Identifying limit values. 
    • Understanding side effects of H2S due to the concentration. 
    • Understanding where to go during an H2S drill. 
    • Understanding how to use an SCBA. 
    • Understand the dangers of H2S in a permit to work area and a confined space.
    • Understand the roles and responsibilities of workers while working with H2S in open areas and confined spaces. 
    • Emergency evacuation procedures. 
    • First Aid for H2S drill. 
    • A brief understanding of how respiration occurs naturally. 
    • A brief overview of which type of gases can cause dangerous side effects when inhaled.
    • Identify the different types of breathing apparatuses and when they should be used. 
    • Identify how Breathing Apparatuses should be maintained.
    • Understand what the SCBA is and its parts. 
    • Specify the importance of the SCBA in an area that contains H2S.
    • Specify how to use it and prevent its degradation and when to replace it when needed. 
    • Identify the characteristics of confined spaces 
    • Identify the characteristics of permit-required confined spaces (PRCS) 
    • Discuss definitions relating to confined spaces 
    • Identify the key components of a confined space plan 
    • Identify the duties of the entrant, attendant, and supervisor 
    • Identify the hazards in a confined space 
    • Understand eliminating hazards using Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) 
    • Understand ventilation practices 

    • Session 1 – Course Introduction  
    • Session 2 – Identifying Hydrogen Sulfide 
    • Hydrogen Sulfide common names 
    • Hydrogen Sulfide’s natural locations 
    • Hydrogen Sulfide’s industrial locations
    • Operations in the oil field industry in which Hydrogen Sulfide can appear
    • Hydrogen Sulfide’s capacity to replace Oxygen 
    • Hydrogen Sulfide’s capacity to become flammable and reactive
    • Hydrogen Sulfide’s effect on the body 
    • Hydrogen Sulfide’s effect on the materials in the workplace 
    • Session 3 – Group Discussion: Discuss with the trainees the possible locations of Hydrogen Sulfide in natural and industrial setting with revision of properties of Hydrogen Sulfide. 
    • Session 4- Basic Anatomy and Physiology 
    • Brief explanation of organ systems.
    • Emphasis on the organ systems which could cause medical emergencies if they fail.
    • Summarization of the Cardiovascular System.
    • Summarization of the Respiratory System.
    • Summarization of correlation between both the Cardiovascular and Respiratory System.
    • The signs of life
    • What is pulse?
    • Where to check for a pulse?
    • Session 5 - Group Discussion: Discuss with the trainees the different exposure limit values in their workplace and how they are indicated.
    • Session 6 – Concentration and Dosage
    • Hydrogen Sulfide’s heavier than air property and its effect on oxygen 
    • Define and Explain Explosive Range 
    • Define and Explain Hydrogen Sulfide’s Threshold Limit Value 
    • Define and Explain Hydrogen Sulfide’s Short Term Exposure Limit
    • The symptoms and signs of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure 
    • Correlation of symptoms and signs in accordance to concentration in the air 
    • How the Exposure Limits are critical to avoid lethal dosages and side effects
    • Session 7 – Group Discussion: Discuss with the trainees the different exposure limit values in their workplace and how they are indicated. 
    • Session 8 – Gas Detectors
    • Explain the single gas detector and its function 
    • Explain the multi-gas detector and their function 
    • Explain the fixed gas detector and their function 
    • Explain which staff should use which detectors and for what purpose 
    • Explain the maintenance of gas detectors 
    • Explain how the gas detectors are used to correlate with other controls
    • Session 9 – Practical Demonstration: Show the trainees the different types of detectors and show them how to calibrate them. 

    • Session 10 – Breathing Apparatus
    • Definition of Breathing Apparatus
    • The different types of Breathing Apparatus 
    • The difference between Breathing Apparatuses and Respirators
    • Introduction to SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)
    • The purpose of using the SCBA
    • The parts of the SCBA are as follows:
      • Cylinder 
      • Cylinder Valve
      • Back Plate
      • Harness Assembly 
      • High- and Low-Pressure Hose 
      • Pressure Gauge 
      • Pressure Reducer 
      • Warning Whistle 
      • Face Piece 
    • How to inspect the SCBA before use 
    • Where the SCBA should be stored 
    • How to provide maintenance for the SCBA
    • The difference between the SCBA and the Escape Kit
    • How to effectively put on the SCBA
    • Negative and Positive Pressure Tests
    • What to do before the SCBA runs out of air
    • Emergency Response during an H2S Drill
    • Session 11 – Practical Session 
    • Two scenarios will be provided in which all trainees will be requested to equip the SCBA within a short period of time for work and emergency response.  

    • Session 21 – General Controls of a Confined Space 
    • Using a safety harness and a tripod sequence system to ascend and descend from a confined space system.
    • Using different communication devices to relay information in a confined space.
    • The usage of ladders, ropes, and other lifting devices to assist in ascending and descending a confined space.
    • Discussing different types of gas detectors that are used by workers and are located on-site. 
    • Discussing different types of operations that can lead to fires and/or explosions and how they can be safely controlled.
    • The roles and responsibilities of all personnel in a confined space system in maintaining its controls. 
    • Session 22 – Practical Session: Allow workers to equip all forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that are required of them during confined space entry and assess the following: 
      • Equip a safety harness
      • Using a tripod sequence system 
      • Using Communication Devices to be able to speak with attendants and supervisors 
      • Using Gas Detectors and how to calibrate them before usage 
      • Use of lifting devices such as ladders and ropes to ascend and descend from the confined space.
    • Session 23 – Ventilation 
    • Must be aware of hazards you are trying to correct in the confined space. 
    • The air intake is in a safe location to draw fresh air only. 
    • Continuous ventilation whenever possible. 
    • Retest the confined space before entry. 
    • Continuous testing of the air during entry.  
    • Identify types of ventilation such as: 
    • Natural: Natural forces pull out the atmosphere and replace it (slow process) 
    • Mechanical: Use of fans and blowers, can be used to push new air in or pull out existing atmosphere (only limited by the size of equipment)
    • Session 24 – Practical Session: Show trainees the differences between Natural Ventilation and Mechanical Ventilation by using a blower and showing the flow of air in comparison to natural ventilation. 

    • Session 25 – Emergency Response
    • How a worker should react during an emergency 
    • Indication of areas of refuge from Hydrogen Sulfide 
    • Wind direction and escaping from Hydrogen Sulfide
    • How to protect yourself from exposure 
    • How to protect others from exposure 
    • Assessing confined space access and egress during an evacuation.
    • Assessing adequate behaviors during confined space emergencies. 
    • How to safely assist entrants in leaving the confined space.
    • How to coordinate with the attendant and supervisor in confined space rescue.
    • Prompt behavior and response before and after a confined space rescue.
    • How to evacuate safely from the area after leaving the confined space. 
    • Session 26 – Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries 
    • Identify the workplace scenarios that can lead to neck and spinal cord injuries. 
    • How to effectively identify the places in which the paralysis may have spread. 
    • The importance of not moving the patient unless necessary.
    • How to effectively prevent the spread of paralysis. 
    • Session 27 – Practical Session 
    • Trainees will demonstrate adequate lifting techniques to move a neck and spinal cord injured patient from one place to another without increasing their risk of permanent paralysis.
    • Session 28 – First Aid through Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
    • When should a first aider use CPR. 
    • The steps to CPR by using C-A-B (Circulation, Compression, Airway, and Rescue Breaths)
    • How to correctly preform chest compressions 
    • How to correctly open the airway 
    • How to correctly preform rescue breath.
    • The importance of repeating the CPR Process in saving a person’s life. 
    • Understanding the functions of the AED.
    • Precautions before using the AED. 
    • How to correctly place the AED pads.
    • How to use it alongside CPR to save the person’s life
    • Session 29 – Practical Session
    • Trainees will use a full body mannequin to preform CPR and AED.
    • Session 30 – Practical Session
    • Workers shall be assessed by a practical scenario in confined space entry and work as entrants while the attendants and supervisors shall also be chosen by the instructor. The instructor shall coordinate with the trainees to effectively execute the scenario.

    • All personnel who in the normal course of their duties may be exposed to hazardous Hydrogen Sulfide Gas (H2S)
    • The Characteristics of the Confined Space
    • Hazards associated with Confined Space
    • The importance of using the Lock Out Tag Out System to assist in confined space safety when needed
    • Permit to Work System
    • Roles and Responsibilities associated with Confined Space work
    • Controls associated with the Confined Space System
    • Emergency evacuation and adequate response for each scenario.
    • Supervisors and Team Leaders

    • Hydrogen Sulfide and its properties
    • Dangers and Side Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
    • Controls to avoid accidental over-exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide
    • How to evacuate safely during an Emergency Drill
    • Emergency Response and First Aid for injured employees


    • Experience with Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
    • Experience in Confined Space Exposure


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