Understanding the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide Gas [PODCAST]
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Hydrogensulfide (H2S) gas is produced as a result of the microbial breakdownof organic materials in the absence of oxygen. It can be found in tanks,vaults, voids, and other confined spaces at industrial facilities includingpower plants.
Besidesbeing flammable and corrosive, H2S is also colorless and toxic, evenin relatively low concentrations, so it is extremely hazardous to workers. Infact, it is the second-most-common cause of workplace inhalation fatalitiesbehind carbon monoxide. H2S is noticeable initially by its rottenegg smell, but the gas can deaden senses making it difficult for workers todetect without a gas monitor.
Veriforce CEO Colby Lane and Chris Detillier, senior safety analyst with Veriforce, were guests on The POWER Podcast. Veriforce is a leading provider of software and services that enhance workforce and community safety. Among its offerings is a training course called H2S Clear, which provides students with life-saving information while meeting the compliance requirements of ANSI/ASSP standards.
[H2S is] extremely toxic. As little as 700 parts per million can cause someone to immediately collapse, and they can die from it," Detillier said. So, it is very important to have a good training program in place."
Laneexplained that Veriforce's training model essentially credentials and accreditsinstructors. Then, those instructors provide the training to actual workers.
Detilliersaid he's received a lot of positive feedback every time he's taught a train-the-trainer"class for H2S Clear. We've had guys that have been in the industryfor years-some of them who have previously been through H2S training-andafter class would tell me how much that they learned from the class and appreciatethe content that we have in there."
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