H2S Safety Procedures for Drilling and Production Operations
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is a flammable, colorless gas that is toxic at extremely low concentrations. Oil or natural gas is considered sour if it has a high percentage of hydrogen sulfide. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that natural gas can contain up to 28 percent hydrogen sulfide gas and it may be an air pollutant near petroleum refineries and in oil and gas extraction areas. OSHA states that personnel working in an area where the concentrations of H2S may exceed 10 parts per million should be provided with training before beginning any work.
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to recognize H2S physical and chemical properties, H2S effects on the body, recall H2S monitoring equipment information, and identify H2S exposure controls. The learner should also be able to select proper H2S exposure response methods and equipment. This course also covers the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for General Industry, but there are no specific training requirements for hydrogen sulfide. However, it can be a part of the standards for hazardous chemical safety management. This course covers 1910.119(g)(1)(i) of that standard, but additional company training is needed for each specific process.
Relevant Standards: None
- Linear Duration/min: 00:19:00 li>Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience : This course is intended for oil and gas industry employees who, during their regular work duties, may come in contact with hydrogen sulfide gas.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- OGS 1.1.0 Introduction and objectives 01:17
- OGS 1.2.0 Recognize the physical and chemical properties of hydrogen sulfide 01:53
- OGS 1.3.0 Recognize the effects of hydrogen sulfide on the body 01:57
- OGS 1.4.0 Recognize information about hydrogen sulfide monitoring equipment 01:43
- OGS 1.5.0 Identify basic hydrogen sulfide exposure controls 04:55
- OGS 1.6.0 Identify proper hydrogen sulfide exposure response 01:07
