H2S

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is a hazardous and deadly gas!

H2S is usually found in:

- Workplace

- Basement

- Confined Space

- Closed space

- Hole

- Well

- Oil and gas wells

- Various industries: Oil and Gas, Mining, Tanning, Pulp and Paper, Rayon Manufacturing

Properties of H2S:

- Heavier than air

- Poisonous

- Flammable

The consequences of H2S on humans and living creatures:

- Health problems: Hard to breathe, dizziness, eye irritation

- Faint

- Death

Several things that must be done to deal with H2S:

- When you are in an area that is a risky place, don't just rely on your sense of smell

- Whatever happens, always use PPE

- Check if the area has ventilation or not

- Monitor the air in the area using special equipment

- If the special equipment detects the presence of H2S, identify the source of the dangerous gas

- Measure the levels of H2S

- Remove H2S from the source using special equipment

Knowledge you must have:

- Properties and characteristics of H2S

- Physiological effects

- PPE (respiratory equipment, EBA, SCBA, face mask)

- Hazards and risks

- Ways to detect and measure

- Detection equipment

- Alarms

- Incident/Emergency

- Ways to respond

- Role of Safety Team

Update your knowledge and skills, so your job can be done correctly and safely!

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