Employees can work safely in areas where the potential of hydrogen sulfide exists by following their organization's
Hydrogen Sulfide Contingency Plan; knowing how and when to use respiratory protection; and knowing the meaning of their facility's hydrogen sulfide warning sounds and signals. This program reviews these three key issues and many other precautions that protect employees from H2S exposures when followed.
- What the dangerous characteristics of hydrogen sulfide are.
- What the symptoms of H2S exposure are.
- How warning devices and monitoring systems are used to notify employees of hydrogen sulfide levels.
- How to safely evacuate an area where hydrogen sulfide has been released.
Leader's Guide...