COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Hydrogen sulfide, also known as H₂S, is produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic sulfur bearing materials. These may be related to natural gas, petroleum, wastewater sludge, pulping liquors and other organic materials. Hydrogen Sulfide is a colorless, toxic and flammable gas that is dangerous at extremely low levels. This dangerous gas is associated with oil production, refining activities, wastewater collection and treatment systems, wood pulping operations and entries into confined spaces.

REGULATORY REFERENCE:

29 CFR 1910.119, 1910.120, 1910.132, 1910.134, 1910.146 & The General Duty Clause
NIOSH Recommendations
ACGIH

APPROXIMATE DURATION:

30 Minutes

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Hydrogen sulfide, also known as H₂S, is produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic sulfur bearing materials. These may be related to natural gas, petroleum, wastewater sludge, pulping liquors and other organic materials. Hydrogen Sulfide is a colorless, toxic and flammable gas that is dangerous at extremely low levels. This dangerous gas is associated with oil production, refining activities, wastewater collection and treatment systems, wood pulping operations and entries into confined spaces.

REGULATORY REFERENCE:

29 CFR 1910.119, 1910.120, 1910.132, 1910.134, 1910.146 & The General Duty Clause
NIOSH Recommendations
ACGIH

APPROXIMATE DURATION:

30 Minutes

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction
2. Training Objectives
3. Physical Properties
4. Toxicity
5. Special Health Problems
6. Alcohol and H2S
7. Federal Requirements for H2S
8. Recent Incidents
9. Sources of H2S
10. Natural Gas
11. Well Drilling Operations and Petroleum Processing
12. Wastewater Systems
13. Pulp Mills
14. Other Sources or Processes
15. Effects of H2S on Metals
16. Atmospheric Monitoring
17. Respiratory Protection
18. First Aid
19. Summary