H2S Hydrogen sulphide awareness

Hydrogen Sulphide is an extremely toxic and flammable gas. Because it is so deadly and can be found in various places on board any type of vessel, it is highly important that seafarers understand the associated risks and what to do in the event of an emergency.

This course will familiarize you with where H2S can be found onboard a vessel and explore the properties and specific health and safety risks H2S poses. The course will also introduce the methods used to measure H2S levels and identify safe and unsafe levels of exposure. You will learn how to recognize symptoms of harmful exposure, protect yourself while you work and take the correct action in the event of a first aid emergency.

Learning objectives:

• Location onboard and properties
• Health risks and safety hazards
• Symptoms of exposure
• Protective measures and first aid response
• Methods of measurement and exposure limits