Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is a colorless gas that has a pungent odor, is highly toxic & flammable. This heavier-than-air & dangerous gas can attack all workers, including Rescue Workers & result in explosions & fires.
H2S is produced in several industries:
- Oil & Gas Refining
- Mining
- Tannery
- Pulp & paper processing
- Rayon producer
H2S also occurs naturally in:
- Sewers
- Humid place
- Wells, especially wells in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Confined Space
- Volcano
Health problems that can occur when the workers breathe H2S:
- Headache
- Eye irritation
- Faint
- Dead
Safety measures to be taken to protect workers from exposure to hazardous H2S:
- Location must always be controlled by implementing Safety Procedures
- Using proper PPE to protect eyes, nose & body
- Monitoring H2S using a Gas Detector
- Always operating & using Ventilation & Exhaust System to reduce & eliminate H2S
- Conducting First Aid at the right time
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