Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is a flammable gas & is usually found in:
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Factory (food, textile, pulp, paper & more)
- Waste & Wastewater Treatment Industry
- Farming

In everyday life, we can be exposed to H2S from contaminated air & water. People living near Wastewater Treatment Plants, Oil Drilling Operations, Farms & landfills will be exposed to higher levels of H2S.

H2S will attack the respiratory tract & nervous system in humans & can cause:
- Irritation to the eyes
- Nose irritation
- Irritation of the throat
- Headache
- Disorders of memory
- Fatigue
- Loss of balance
- Loss of consciousness

Tips to reduce the risk of getting H2S:
- You should avoid & not live in areas & places that are a source of H2S (farms, factories, sewage tanks & more)
- Workplace that is a source of H2S must have proper regulations so that H2S can be prevented, limited & overcome
- Wherever you live & work, you should check whether there is H2S or not
- You have to make sure that there is proper action if there is H2S in the area

Please protect the health of yourself & others :-)

Information: https://www.samson-tiara.co.id/Course/Basic-H2S-OPITO/

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