The goal of H₂S is to prepare workers to recognise H₂S (Hydrogen Sulphide) hazardous gasses and protect themselves, as well as perform a basic rescue during possible H₂S incidents.

Approved by Alberta Environment & Parks for Continuing Education Units.

Please Note: This program is not equivalent to the Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive in class course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Hazards of exposure;
• Symptoms of exposure;
• Methods to protect themselves from exposure;
• Methods of detecting the gas; and
• How to respond to exposure to the gas.

TOPICS

• H2S properties and formation
• Where H2S is found
• H2S statistics
• Atmospheric hazards
• Hazard assessment
• The hazard control hierarchy
• Legislated responsibilities
• Personal protective equipment
• Types of respiratory equipment
• Selecting the correct respiratory PPE
• H2S measurements
• Safe working limits
• Detection devices
• Sampling
• Emergency scene management
• First aid for H2S exposure

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 2 hours

PASS MARK

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon reaching the passmark, and successfully completing the course, a certificate of completion will be available to download, print, and share.
The certificate is valid for three (3) years.

This content developer is recognised by the International Competency Assessment Board (I-CAB) for its expertise in this subject matter and is listed as a competency development resource for I-CAB assessment participants.