This online course familiarizes oil and gas workers with the hazards of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), detection methods, and best responses to H2S exposure and release.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Identify potentially dangerous properties of H2S
Describe sources of H2S exposure
Determine when exposures are not within safe H2S exposure limits
Summarize protective measures to guard against H2S exposure
Select appropriate personal protective equipment to protect against H2S hazards
Plan an escape route given an area’s wind direction and terrain
Recognize symptoms of H2S exposure
Respond appropriately to an emergency release of H2S

This course was designed to help satisfy the training requirements of the following regulations:

29 CFR 1910.1200
29 CFR 1910.119
ANSI Z390.1-2006

Dangerous properties of H2S
Sources of H2S exposure
Exposure limits
Methods for controlling exposure
PPE
Escape routes
Symptoms of H2S exposure
Emergency action plans and response procedures

Approximately 90 minutes

Testing conducted in this online Hydrogen Sulfide for Oil & Gas course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.