HAZARDS DUE TO H2S PRESENCE (8 hours)

The course provides information necessary to prevent and avoid hazards due to i 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? (+common denominations)
• Physical and chemical features
• Where it can be found
• Specific weight
• Density
• Flammability
• Explosivity
• Ignition point
• Solubility
• Corrosivity
• Material reduction

• Toxicological features:
• Smell
• Toxicity
• Interaction with man-substance
• Threshold Limit Value
• other toxic and asphyxiating substances

• H₂S detection systems
• Different kinds of equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, Air-Line installation, “escape” installation and breathing masks
• Actions to perform in case of alert
• Emergency team role in case of H₂S release
• Emergency plan and precaution in case of H₂S presence

Practical session

• Use of different kinds of equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, Air-Line installation, “escape” installation and breathing masks
• Use of detection systems

Weekly frequency

APT

None

To provide information on H₂S hazards prevention and protection

Instructors with a multi-year experience in this field

Theoretical Aspects

Definition of H₂S (common denominations)

Physical and chemical features of H₂S

Toxicological features

H₂S detection systems

Different kinds of equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, Air-Line installation, “escape” installation and breathing masks

Actions to perform in case of alert

Emergency team role in case of H₂S release

Emergency plan and precaution in case of H₂S presence

Practical sessions

Use of different kinds of equipment

Use of detection systems