ESC - H2S Alive
H2S Alive® is a course created and certified by Energy Safety Canada™ (ESC). This course may be required certification for permission to enter an industrial site. The H2S Alive® course may be required by employers in the oil and gas industry or other industries where H2S may be encountered. Students must be 16 years of age.
Participation in the training required to pass H2S Alive may require physical activity and could involve risks incidental to the function of such training. Any relevant existing and/or previous medical conditions, or those that may arise as a result of the training, must be brought to the instructor’s attention before the commencement of the program. By registering and signing our waiver, the attendee and/or their sponsor assume all such risks and responsibility for participation in the programs.
Course Outline
- H2S Properties, Health Hazards, and Locations – Including worker exposure limits
- Hazard Assessment and Control – Including H2S case studies
- Respiratory Protective Equipment – Including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Detection of H2S – Gas detection demonstrations with various detection devices
- Initial Response Strategy – 7 steps; including 4 rescue techniques and case studies
Course Details
Length: Approximately eight hours
Certificate: Valid for three years
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $145.00
$145.00 + GST
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