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    Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a chemical asphyxiant that can kill at high concentrations by inhibiting cellular respiration. Exposure to H2S can cause immediate death or prolonged effects like bronchitis or pneumonia. When H2S is detected, procedures must be followed like restricting the area, sounding alarms, deploying self-contained breathing apparatuses and ventilation, and evacuating all personnel to a designated muster point for a head count. Proper personal protective equipment and gas monitors are required when working in areas that may contain H2S.

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    Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a chemical asphyxiant that can kill at high concentrations by inhibiting cellular respiration. Exposure to H2S can cause immediate death or prolonged effects like bronchitis or pneumonia. When H2S is detected, procedures must be followed like restricting the area, sounding alarms, deploying self-contained breathing apparatuses and ventilation, and evacuating all personnel to a designated muster point for a head count. Proper personal protective equipment and gas monitors are required when working in areas that may contain H2S.

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    Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a chemical asphyxiant that can kill at high concentrations by inhibiting cellular respiration. Exposure to H2S can cause immediate death or prolonged effects like bronchitis or pneumonia. When H2S is detected, procedures must be followed like restricting the area, sounding alarms, deploying self-contained breathing apparatuses and ventilation, and evacuating all personnel to a designated muster point for a head count. Proper personal protective equipment and gas monitors are required when working in areas that may contain H2S.

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    Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a chemical asphyxiant that can kill at high concentrations by inhibiting cellular respiration. Exposure to H2S can cause immediate death or prolonged effects like bronchitis or pneumonia. When H2S is detected, procedures must be followed like restricting the area, sounding alarms, deploying self-contained breathing apparatuses and ventilation, and evacuating all personnel to a designated muster point for a head count. Proper personal protective equipment and gas monitors are required when working in areas that may contain H2S.

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    The document discusses the harmful effects of hydrogen sulfide gas exposure at different levels and the precautions and procedures that should be followed when hydrogen sulfide is detected or a coworker is overcome.

    Low levels (0-10 ppm) can cause eye, nose and throat irritation. Moderate levels (10-50 ppm) can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties. High levels (50-200 ppm) can cause severe respiratory tract irritation, shock, convulsions and death in severe cases.

    Gas monitors should be deployed to measure hydrogen sulfide levels. Entry should be prohibited until safe levels are confirmed. Wind direction should be checked and logged. Proper PPE including SCBA and ventilation should be used.

    H2S Reminders

    Hydrogen Sulfide Can Kill You


    Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide
    Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide

    • H2S is classed as a chemical


    asphyxiant, similar to carbon
    monoxide and cyanide gases. 

    • It inhibits cellular respiration and


    uptake of oxygen, causing
    biochemical suffocation.

    • Death may be immediate.


    Harmful Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide
    • Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat
    Low 0-10 ppm
    Typical Exposure SYMPTOMS
    • Headache 
    • Dizziness 
    Moderate 10-50 ppm • Nausea and vomiting 
    • Coughing and breathing difficulty

    • Severe respiratory tract irritation 


    • Eye irritation / acute conjunctivitis 
    • Shock 
    High 50-200 ppm • Convulsions 
    • Coma 
    • Death in severe cases
    Prolonged Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide

    • Prolonged exposures at lower


    levels can lead to:

    o Bronchitis
    o Pneumonia
    o Migraine headaches
    o Pulmonary edema
    o Loss of motor coordination

    Wherever possible, exposure should be


    minimized by employing adequate engineering
    controls and safe working practices. 
    Deployment of 
    Gas Monitors

    • Deployment/Mitigation Plan
    o Location of Gas Monitors (drawing)
    o Timetable (time it takes to measure)
    o Accessories (fans, tripods, etc)
    o Personnel (qualified H2S Tester...)

    • Always check and log wind direction

    • Entry into areas that may have possible


    H2S exposure will be prohibited until
    precise gas readings are taken

    • Pre-Work and SWA:


         "SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS" 
            must be declared before 
            any work can begin or conitnue.
    The use of direct reading gas detection instrumentation should be
    required before entering well sites and confined spaces that could
    contain an accumulation of H2S gas.

    • Should a co-worker ever be overcome


    by H2S gas: 
    o Do not attempt a rescue until you are
    properly protected yourself. Use proper PPE
    including SCBA and mechanized
    ventilation. 

    o The rescuer can very easily get caught out


    by venturing into a confined space without
    adequate protection. 

    o Remember that at levels above 200 ppm,


    collapse, coma and death due to respiratory
    failure can occur within seconds after only a
    few inhalations so you can be overcome
    yourself very quickly. 

    o Such incidents are sadly all too common


    and only serve to make the rescue effort
    twice as difficult.
    Procedures when H2S is detected
    • When H2S is detected:
    o H2S gas is heavier than air, avoid low-lying areas
    during H2S emergency leak.
    o Emergency Procedures
    o Restrict area (Tape)
    o Sound Alarm
    o Check wind direction
    o Everyone must go to identified MUSTER POINT(safe
    designated area) for head count validation
    o Deploy & Activate:
     SCBA( implement BUDDY system)
     Ventilation
     Rescue Harness
     Mechanical Lift
     Standby Person

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