Course Overview: H2S Safety SCBA Course
Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S is a colorless, highly flammable and highly toxic gas, which is a common by-product found in many different industries. Accumulating in low lying areas, it may go unnoticed. In high Doses, on breath can kill instantly. This course will provide delegates with the additional skills, knowledge, information, as well as equip them with the appropriate attitudes to enable them to identify and manage a H2S hazard, assess the risks and implement the appropriate control measures.
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to increase your awareness of how H2S is formed and where it can be found. It will also show you how you can protect yourself from exposure and give advice about what to do if an emergency should occur in your workplace.
Certificate Validity
2 year
Training Schedule
On-Demand
Topics Covered
- Origin of H2S
- Property of H2S
- Initial Response Strategy
- Occupational Exposure Limits
- Health Hazards of H2S Gas
- Respiratory Protective Equipment (SCBA & SABA)
- Detection of H2S
- First Aid and Rescue
- Role of Trainer
Instructional Method
- Lecture
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Audio Visual Video DVD
- Group Discussions
- Question and Answer Session
- Demonstration
Equipment Used:
- Computer/Laptop
- DVDS
- SCBA – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus