Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety

This lesson covers how to correctly apply hazard recognition principles and safety practices when working around and handling hydrogen sulfide in the workplace.

Course Overview

This lesson covers how to correctly apply hazard recognition principles and safety practices when working around and handling hydrogen sulfide in the workplace.

After successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of describing:

  • The properties of hydrogen sulfide
  • How hydrogen sulfide is created, where it occurs, and the industries in which it is used
  • Methods used to detect, monitor and warn of hydrogen sulfide
  • The physical and health hazards of hydrogen sulfide
  • The appropriate responses to hydrogen sulfide exposures and emergencies

Course Topics

  • What is Hydrogen Sulfide?
  • Physical Properties of Hydrogen Sulfide
  • Hydrogen Sulfide in the Workplace
  • Exposure and Heath Hazards
  • Detection and Controls
  • Hydrogen Sulfide and Confined Spaces
  • Emergency Response