What is Hydrogen Sulfide?
Hydrogen sulfide, also known as H2S, sewer gas, swamp gas, stink damp, and sour damp, is a colorless gas known for its pungent “rotten egg” odor at low concentrations. It is extremely flammable and highly toxic. One important takeaway is that hydrogen sulfide can occur naturally in environments such as sewers, pits, oil and gas wells, water wells, and vaults.
Why Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training?
The health effects of hydrogen sulfide depend on how much H2S a worker breathes and for how long. However, many effects are seen even at low concentrations. Effects range from mild, such as headaches or eye irritation, to very serious, unconsciousness and death. The goal of this training is to give you an overview of what H2S is, its hazards, and how to go about controlling them.
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