Hydrogen Sulfide for Oil & Gas

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. It helps satisfy the training requirements in 29 CFR 1910.1200, 29 CFR 1910.119, and ANSI Z390.1-2006.

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