WHO’S THE COURSE FOR?

The Target group is personnel that are, or could be, working in an environment that could become contaminated by H2S gas. 

COURSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aim of the training is to ensure that the learner gains the required basic knowledge and understanding of the hazards and properties of H2S, and appropriate emergency response actions to take should a H2S related incident arise.

The objectives of the training are that learners will be able to:

(a) Understand and explain the properties and associated hazards of H2S.

(b) Understand and explain information relating to the function and use of relevant detection and respiratory protection equipment.

(c) Understand and practice appropriate emergency response actions including the use of detection and escape equipment.

LEARNING OUTCOME:

During the training programme, learners will be required to demonstrate their skills and understanding of the following key areas.

To successfully complete this training learners must be able to explain:

·        Hydrogen Sulphide – how it is formed and where it is found

·        Other names used to describe H2S

·        Properties and characteristics of H2S

·        Parts per million (ppm) as a measurement parameter

·        Occupational exposure limits to H2S

·        Factors affecting individual susceptibility to H2S

·        Types of detector equipment

·        Types of respiratory equipment

·        Pre-use checks of personal detection devices and EBA

To successfully complete this training learners must be able to demonstrate:

·        Operating personal H2S detection equipment (including checks)

·        Responding to an alarm

·        Donning & operating (including checks) an escape breathing apparatus (EBA) with a mask within 30 seconds*

·        Donning & operating (including checks) an EBA with a hood within 30 seconds

·        Connecting to a pressurised cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly

·        Disconnecting from a pressurised cascade breathing system with an activated EBA which has been donned correctly.

*To be conducted in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines for specific mask types.