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Course Overview

Who Should take this course?

Training on the subject of Hydrogen Sulfide, or H2S, is essential for all oil and gas workers who could be exposed to H2S during the course of their work activities.

The level of training needed depends on the exposure level. Workers potentially exposed to low concentrations typically can take an awareness level training, while workers exposed to higher levels of H2S at or above the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) would likely require our more detailed, 6-hour Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Certification course.

This 2-hour OSHA Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Awareness (Spanish) course helps fulfill the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, as well as State OSHA standards. It also addresses the requirements for Canada under WHMIS and CCOHS.

For those who need awareness training, but require the training to meet the ANSI Z390.1 standard, we offer a 4-hour OSHA/ANSI Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Awareness Online course that contains the required items in order to meet the ANSI H2S standard.

Keep in mind that while this course provides information on the hazards of the gas, as well as ways to prevent and respond to exposure, you may require additional training in the use of company specific protective equipment and procedures. Training in equipment use and procedures should be provided by your employer and specific to your worksite.

What is an Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)?
There are numerous exposure levels defined by several regulatory agencies and organizations. One term becoming more popular regarding H2S is 'Occupational Exposure Limit' (OEL). An OEL is a threshold, set by regulatory or advisory bodies, that defines the maximum allowable concentration of a hazardous substance in the workplace air that workers can be exposed to over a specific period without causing adverse health effects. This is similar to a TLV™ or OSHA PEL. However, many employers use the term OEL to refer to the exposure level adopted by the employer or facility. It is important to understand the required or adopted OEL for the site you are working on.

Objectives

The objectives of the Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness Training are to meet the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements ofOSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, ANSI Z390.1

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course students should be able to understand:

  • The properties of hydrogen sulfide;
  • Where hydrogen sulfide can be found;
  • Symptoms and effects of exposure;
  • How to protect yourself from exposure;
  • Monitoring methods for hydrogen sulfide;
  • The purpose and elements of a Contingency Plan; and
  • How to respond to an H2S emergency.

Syllabus

 

Following the completion of all training content and achievement of passing scores on all exams, students will need to complete a brief evaluation and confirm his/her identity. After doing so, the student will have access to the course completion certificate.

Exams

This course has a single final exam based upon the quizzes that appear in each section.

The Final exam consists of 20 questions randomly selected from a large pool of questions. A 70% score or better is required to pass each exam. Students who do not pass the exam the first time may retake the exam as many times as necessary in order to pass.

Mobile Version

We're excited to announce that this course is available in HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet).

This course requires only the most recent version of your mobile device's web browser.

Mobile Pros and Cons

Mobile versions of this sort of training are new, but below are some Pros and Cons that we have noticed during our extensive testing.

Pros

  • No computer needed
  • Tablet mobility
  • Tablet screen graphics

Cons

  • Smartphone screens can be too small to see
  • Mobile browsers react differently than computer browsers
  • Phone calls can interrupt training

During our testing we noticed that tablets work much better than smartphones, simply due to their screen size. The newer the device, the better the result. We are also aware that the course will not work on the first generation iPad, nor older Android Tablets.


Test the functionality of your browser using HTML5 and compare it to the performance of other browsers. If you find other browsers are more compatible than your own, you may want to make the switch.

FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions specific to this course.

Q - How long will this course take to complete?

Our courses are set up to take a specific amount of time. Some students may get through the training more quickly, while others may actually take longer to complete their training. Remember, this training should be used as an intricate tool in the context of an overall training program; it can be combined with other training throughout the year in order to meet any hour requirements needed.


Q - How long do I have to start a course once enrolled?

Students have 12 months to start their training from the time they enroll in an online course.


Q - How long do I have to complete a course once started?

Take up to 12 months to complete your online training, at your own pace and schedule.


Q - Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?

No, our courses are designed so you can start and stop as needed, allowing you to break the training up over a longer period of time. Our system will keep track of your progress, enabling you to resume where you left off upon your next login. It is important that once you start a section, you complete that section or you will need to start that section over from the beginning upon your return.


Q - Can I take the course from more than one computer?

Yes, you can take the online portion by signing in with your username and password from any location and computer with high-speed internet access. However, each computer does need to meet our basic system requirements for viewing our online courses.


Q - Will I receive a certificate for this course?

Yes, once you have completed a course, you are able to download, save or print a certificate of completion from your student account. Certificates are created in a pdf format. Users must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader before attempting to download the completion certificate.