Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training Programs

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-06-2024

Publisher

American Society for Safety Professionals

This standard sets forth accepted practices for hydrogen sulfide (H2S) safety training and instruction of affected personnel to include, but not be limited to, the following: • minimum informational content of the course; • recommended exercises and drills; • properties and characteristics of H2S; • sources of H2S and areas of potential exposure; • typical site-specific safe work practices associated with H2S operations; • detection methods for H2S; • engineering/mitigation controls; • properties, characteristics, and safe work practices of sulfur dioxide (SO2); • selection, use, and care of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for atmospheres containing H2S concentrations above the applicable occupational exposure limit (OEL), rescue procedures and first aid for victims of H2S exposure; and • H2S safety instructor qualifications.