HAZARDS DUE TO H2S PRESENCE (4 hours)

The course provides information necessary to prevent and avoid hazards due to H₂S.
It includes a theoretical part and practical sessions during which all the participants will be required to show their knowledge of the course contents.

Theoretical Aspects

– What is H2S?
– Where do we find it?
– Physical and chemical features
– Toxicological features:

• smell
• toxicity
• tolerability
• intoxication

– Intervention procedures
– Atmospheric dispersion of H2S

– Portable or fixed detection equipment

– Airway protective equipment

• Breathing apparatus (SBCA)
• air-line installation

Practical session
Use of “escape” devices
Use of “Air-Line” devices

Weekly frequency

APT

None

To provide information on H₂S hazards prevention and protection

Instructors with a multi-year experience in this field

Theoretical aspects

What is H₂S?

Where do we find it?

Physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

Airway protection

Intervention procedures

Equipment for airway protection

Practical session

Use of “escape ”devices

Use of “Air-Line” devices