IIMS

"MARITIME EDUCATION FOR THE 21^st CENTURY"

Basic Hydrogen Sulphide Course

Scope
This training standard introduces the characteristics of hydrogen sulphide gas and the potential physiological effects of exposure as well as the use of H2S detection equipment and escape breathing apparatus.

Objective
Trainees who successfully complete this course shall be able to advise and prepare delegates for the possible encounter of Hydrogen Sulphide in an offshore environment.

Contents

Properties of H2S,
H2S Locations,
Health Hazards,
Initial Response Strategy,
Approved Respiratory Protective Equipment,
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA),
Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA),
Pre-Use Inspection of Breathing Apparatus,
Wearing and Operating Breathing Apparatus,
After-Use Inspection of Breathing Apparatus,
Detector Tube Devices,
Operating Detector Tube Devices,
Electronic Monitors,
Rescue Techniques,
Rescue Breathing