Basic H2S Training
Basic H2S Training
Basic H2S Training
8-Nov-17
(+964) 07811235555
An industry funded employer-led organization committed to developing the oil and gas
industrys workforce capability now and in the future.
CONTACT:
OPITO - The Oil & Gas Academy
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 787800
Fax: +44 (0) 1224 787830
www.opito.com
If one delegate believes that he has a need that requires individual training /
assessment may identify himself to the trainer during the first break
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Customer Service Statement
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Course content:
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Course content:
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Learning Outcomes
To successfully complete this training delegates must able to explain/identify:
Parts per million (ppm) as a measurement parameter & Workplace exposure limits to H2S
Pre-use checks of personal detection devices and EBA used in Majnoon H2S facilities
the Majnoon H2S area classification/ Entry & exit protocol for H2S classified zones
Responding to an alarm
Donning & operating (including checks) an escape breathing apparatus (EBA) with a mask
within 30 seconds
Donning & operating (including checks) an EBA with a hood within 30 seconds
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Competencies
1. Pre-use checks & operation of H2S Personal Detection Equipment (OPITO Ref:A.8 2.1.10)
2. Responding to an alarm (OPITO Ref: A.8 2.11)
3. Pre-use checks and operation of Emergency Escape Hood
4. Pre-use checks and operation of EBA fitted with a hood (OPITO Ref: A.8 2.1.13)
Instructor to indicate for each delegate if they are competent or need additional training in each
of the six criteria.
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H2S
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H2S
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Key Properties of H2S
Highly Toxic
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Common Definitions
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TRACE CONCENTRATION UNITS
1 % = 10.000 PPM
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How Does H2S affect your Body ?
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How Does H2S affect your Body ?
DURATION
FREQUENCY
INTENSITY
INDIVIDUAL SUSCEPTIBILITY
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H2S fatal accident Complacency Kills
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H2S Acceptable Limits and classification
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H2S Acceptable Limits and classification
Majnoon Field Risk Classification
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Methods of Detection on site
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Personal H2S Detector on site
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Escape Hood on site
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Escape Hood Donned
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Emergency Breathing Apparatus with Hood
Drager Saver CF 15
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Emergency Breathing Apparatus with Hood
Drager Saver CF 15 Donned
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SCBA Donned + Air line respirator
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Special Problems in Respirator Use
Facial Hair
Contact Lenses
Corrective Spectacles
Fatigue
Psychological Disturbances
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H2S Personal Protective Equipment
Concentration of H2S Personnel Protection Requirements
Low Risk Sour (<500 ppm in process stream) All personnel shall be subject to Access Control requirements and will be required
/ (<200 ppm of H2S in air) Low H2S to present their personnel identity cards which will have the status of their H2S
concentration training.
All personnel shall be equipped with Personal H2S monitors (these may be
integrated H2S and Gas monitors) and escape hoods which will be issued at the
access control point.
All non-operations routine work carried out on a production operation facility must
be covered by a PTW system. The PTW system provides the primary means of
managing H2S risks to people.
Work is assessed as Hazardous or Non-hazardous. H2S risk is included in this
assessment and the contents of this document may be used to support H2S risk
assessment.
Work categorised as High Risk or Hazardous requires that a Job Hazard Analyses
(JHA) is made that must be approved by the Operations Field Manager.
High Risk Sour (>500 ppm of H2S in In addition to all the General requirements as stated above the following requirements
process) / (>200 ppm of H2S in air) / High specific to High H2S concentration apply:
H2S concentration Work area to be separately fenced, or otherwise demarked
Area to be provided with adequate signage to highlight H2S risk
JHA to be conducted to determine requirement for standby rescue teams equipped
with SCBA
Buddy system to apply for all work activities including operations routine activities
Static H2S monitors (Dalek) may also be deployed
Emergency plans for the work to include full SCBA set recovery
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Entry Procedure
General Requirements
Person in charge should be briefed with the nature of activities
All personnel should sign in and out at a central control point, outside the area, where competency certificates are checked
Special instructions concerning the work location, (normal access and escape routes, wind direction)
Majnoon Facility H2S Category
Low H2S concentration (<500 ppm)/ High H2S concentration (>500 ppm)/
Low Risk Sour High Risk Sour
Required for Entry Personnel Identity Card Personnel Identity Card
Or Buddy System to be in force
Field Manager & Field HSE Manager
Exemption
Required for non-operational routine Permit to Work & JHA (Additional Permit to Work & JHA (Additional
work activities mitigations may be stipulated within JHA) mitigations may be stipulated within JHA)
Requirements for Visitors (Non H2S Pass Visitor Pass No Access allowed without full H2S Course.
Holders)
And
Safety Equipment Demonstration
And
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What to expect on arrival at MFD
On entering the live facilities you must access through a manned controlled
entry point/cabin and present your ID-Card. When you complete your H2S
Course your ID-Card will be upgraded to permit entry. Your ID-Card will be
scanned to confirm completion, all turnstiles at Wells will also only rotate open
if you have completed your H2S Course.
You will then sign in and place your ID-card in the wall mounted register
board. At this point the warden will issue you with the required PPE (Escape
Hood, H2S Monitor) and ask you to leave any phone, camera, lighter or non-
ex equipment before entering.
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What to expect on arrival at MFD
Any other required PPE will be covered in the PTW or the JHA (Escape Set, Gas
Tester, Rescue Team) and should be organised before arriving at entry point.
On entering the live plant you will see any High Risk Zones demarcated with red
posts connected with red plastic chain guard and signs hanging from the fence
Danger H2S High Risk Zone (H2S Monitor/ Drager & Escape Hood+ continuous gas
testing+ rescue team standing by)
All other areas within the facilities are classified as Low Risk Zone and our minimum
PPE equipment issued on entry will cover any required mitigations (H2S Monitor &
Escape Hood)
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General Emergency Procedure
H2S Concentration(ppm) Response
Low H2S concentration When the General Alarm sounds move as quickly as possible to the
(<500 ppm in process primary muster area (taking account of wind direction).
stream)/ <200 ppm in air) / When your personal H2S Monitor or Gas Tester unit alarms and the
Low Risk Sour PPM reading is above 15ppm; all personnel to don H2S Escape Hood
and move as quickly as possible to the primary muster area (taking
account of wind direction) and inform CCR.
CCR to announce confirmation of which muster area staff are to
proceed to.
High H2S concentration When the General Alarm sounds move as quickly as possible to the
(>500 ppm in process primary muster area (taking account of wind direction).
stream)/ (>200 ppm in air) / When your personal H2S Monitor or Gas Tester unit alarms and the
High Risk Sour PPM reading is above 15ppm, all personnel to don H2S Escape Hoods
and move as quickly as possible to primary muster area (taking account
of wind direction) and inform CCR.
CCR to announce confirmation which muster area staff are to proceed
to.
Contingency arrangements shall be made (recorded in the PTW) for
full BA set rescue in case a person is injured or otherwise disabled in a
potentially High H2S Risk area.
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Rescue / First Aid in case of H2S Exposure
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Rescue Procedure Inform the Emergency Rescue Team!
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1st Responder ABC
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Working at Live Plant with Potential for H2S
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What to expect on arrival at any live facility
On entering the live facilities you must access through a manned controlled
entry point/cabin and present your ID-Card. When you complete your H2S
Course your ID-Card will be upgraded to permit entry.
You will then sign in and place your ID-card in the wall mounted register
board.
The warden will then issue you with the required specialist PPE (Escape
Hood, H2S Monitor) and ask you to leave all non-ex equipment before
entering.
Remember any non-operational routine activities will require a PTW and a
completed JHA, any additional H2S PPE or specialised equipment will be
identified during this phase
All unmanned live areas that require non-operational routine work activities
will also require PTW and JHA
All staff entering any high risk sour areas must be accompanied by at least
one other persons, even for routine Operation inspections
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H2S Requirements on entering live facility:
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H2S Working Requirements:
High H2S concentration/ High Sour Risk Zone:
As per the LOW H2S requirements listed previously for all routine non-
hazardous activities
Non-Operational Routine Work Activities or Breaking Containment
PTW Procedure followed
JHA Risk Assessment completed
Rescue Plan to include full SCBA Set recovery Team
Continuous Gas Testing at work area
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H2S
Written Assessment
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