H2S Awareness Course

Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness

Hydrogen sulfide is an often ignored, yet potentially dangerous presence when drilling an oil well. It's presence in the ground can lead to corrosive effects on drilling equipment and additionally can pose a serious risk to health. It can range from being a minor health and equipment annoyance to being a full-fledged, serious health risk for rig workers. Understanding this about this gas can help save the lives and ensure the wellness of rig operators and employees you must have certificate about H2S awareness from short courses in Rawalpindi Islamabad to know how to save yourself and others from this dangerous gas.

Hydrogen sulfide gas, commonly referred to as H2S, builds up in the soil from decaying organic material, usually plant life, and is often times released when drilling deep into the ground for things like water wells and oil wells. The gas, in parts per million of 10 - 100 can smell like rotten eggs. Once you go above 100 parts per million, or ppm as it is commonly known as, it starts to irritate the mucous membranes, eyes and throat. As the levels of hydrogen sulfide exposure increase, so does the risk of bodily injury and illness. The side effects become intolerable and can result in unconsciousness, brain damage and even death in the 500 - 1000 ppm range. It is highly recommended that rig workers take short courses in Rawalpindi Islamabad for dealing with these hazards first hand.

Products that can bring H2S levels under control help preserve drilling equipment from its highly corrosive effects and help workers by creating a safer environment. Products that do these functions are usually referred to in the chemical industry as H2S scavengers. There are several scavengers made by multiple chemical manufacturers and supply houses to know about all of them do shortcourses in Rawalpindi Islamabad. The H2S then goes through a process to make it take the form of sulfur, thus eliminating the threat. Non-regenerative scavengers are applied as a continuous, inline injection method or as a batch treatment sequence.

Taking the precautionary measures to monitor toxic gas levels and following safety protocols ensures a safe work environment and is an important task which is often learned by taking the appropriate safety class. Having at least one experienced employee on the rig with hands on experience is a benefit to his fellow workers.