Hydrogen Sulfide for Oil & Gas

Earn your Hydrogen Sulfide for Oil & Gas certificate upon successful completion of this course

HYDROGEN SULFIDE FOR OIL & GAS ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

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 for those who work with or around hazardous chemicals, 29 CFR 1910.119 for those who work with or around highly hazardous chemicals, and ANSI Z390.1-2006 for those who work with or around H2S.

After completing this course, learners will 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

HYDROGEN SULFIDE FOR OIL & GAS ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Understand the Dangers
    • What Is H2S
    • H2S in the Environment
    • Dangerous Properties
    • Sources of Exposure
    • Who May Be Exposed
    • Exposure Routes
    • Health Effects
  • Exposure Regulations
    • Training Requirement
    • Exposure Limits
    • API Classifications
    • Regulations for Visitors
  • General Protection
    • Evaluate Exposure
    • Control Exposure
    • Metal Fatigue
    • Burning, Flaring, and Venting
    • Confined Spaces
  • Personal Protection
    • Respiratory PPE
    • Special PPE Considerations
    • PPE Maintenance and Inspection
  • Your Escape Route
    • Make a Prediction
    • Wind Direction
    • Elevation
  • H2S Emergencies
    • Emergency Action Plans
    • Emergency Response Procedures
    • Fighting Fires
    • First Aid
    • Treatment and Post-Exposure

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 90 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.