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H2s & SCBA Training Course

Comprehensive H2S & SCBA Training Course aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, API RP 49, and ANSI Z88.2 standards.

Course Title

H2s & SCBA

Course Duration

1 Day

Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Overview

This intensive H2S & SCBA Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe operations in hydrogen sulfide environments and effective self-contained breathing apparatus usage in industrial and oil & gas facilities. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on H2S hazard recognition, respiratory protection procedures, and emergency response protocols in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection standards, API RP 49 Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations, and ANSI Z88.2 American National Standard for Respiratory Protection.


Participants will gain hands-on experience in SCBA operations, H2S detection procedures, emergency escape techniques, and respiratory protection protocols through interactive exercises and realistic emergency scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for H2S safety and respiratory protection while maintaining focus on hazard prevention and emergency response readiness.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Master fundamental H2S hazard recognition and safety procedures

  • Perform effective SCBA operations and respiratory protection techniques

  • Execute proper H2S detection and monitoring procedures

  • Apply emergency escape and rescue response protocols

  • Develop hazard assessment and atmospheric monitoring capabilities

  • Implement effective communication and emergency coordination

  • Establish maintenance and inspection procedures for respiratory equipment

  • Create safe work practices for H2S exposure environments

Group Exercises

  • Emergency response procedures including (evacuation planning, rescue protocols, and coordination methods)

  • Respiratory protection program including (hazard assessment, equipment selection, and training requirements)

  • Safety procedures including (work permits, atmospheric testing, and hazard control)

  • Maintenance documentation including (inspection records, calibration logs, and equipment tracking)

Knowledge Assessment

  • Multiple-choice questions including (H2S properties, SCBA operations, and emergency procedures)

  • Hazard recognition exercises including (exposure scenarios, detection methods, and safety protocols)

  • Equipment identification including (SCBA components, detection devices, and emergency equipment)

  • Regulatory compliance including (OSHA requirements, API standards, and ANSI guidelines)

Course Outline

1. Hydrogen Sulfide Hazards and Properties

  • H2S characteristics including (chemical properties, odor threshold, and detection limits)

  • Health hazards including (acute exposure, chronic effects, and toxicological impacts)

  • OSHA PEL and IDLH values including (exposure limits, concentration effects, and safety thresholds)

  • Environmental sources including (natural occurrence, industrial processes, and petroleum operations)


2. H2S Detection and Monitoring Systems

  • Detection equipment including (personal monitors, fixed systems, and portable detectors)

  • API RP 49 monitoring requirements including (detection protocols, alarm systems, and response procedures)

  • Calibration procedures including (bump testing, calibration gas, and maintenance schedules)

  • Alarm systems including (audio alarms, visual warnings, and evacuation signals)


3. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Fundamentals

  • SCBA components including (facepiece, regulator, air cylinder, and harness assembly)

  • OSHA 1910.134 requirements including (fit testing, medical evaluation, and training standards)

  • Equipment types including (open-circuit SCBA, closed-circuit systems, and emergency escape respirators)

  • Air supply management including (pressure monitoring, duration calculations, and emergency reserves)


4. SCBA Operation and Procedures

  • Donning procedures including (equipment inspection, proper fitting, and seal verification)

  • Operational checks including (positive pressure test, negative pressure test, and alarm function)

  • ANSI Z88.2 operational standards including (use procedures, maintenance requirements, and performance criteria)

  • Emergency procedures including (equipment failure, low air alarms, and buddy breathing)


5. Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

  • Emergency action plans including (evacuation routes, assembly points, and communication protocols)

  • Rescue procedures including (victim removal, emergency entry, and medical response)

  • API RP 49 emergency response including (well control, evacuation procedures, and emergency equipment)

  • Team coordination including (buddy system, communication protocols, and accountability procedures)


6. Respiratory Protection Program Management

  • OSHA 1910.134 program requirements including (written program, medical evaluations, and fit testing)

  • Equipment selection including (hazard assessment, protection factors, and equipment specifications)

  • Training requirements including (initial training, refresher training, and competency verification)

  • Record keeping including (medical records, fit test records, and training documentation)


7. H2S Work Environment Safety

  • Safe work practices including (permit procedures, atmospheric testing, and ventilation requirements)

  • Personal protective equipment including (gas monitors, escape respirators, and protective clothing)

  • Work area controls including (ventilation systems, isolation procedures, and hazard elimination)

  • Emergency equipment including (safety showers, eyewash stations, and first aid supplies)


8. Maintenance and Equipment Care

  • SCBA maintenance including (cleaning procedures, inspection schedules, and component replacement)

  • Air quality testing including (breathing air standards, contamination testing, and system verification)

  • Equipment storage including (proper storage, environmental protection, and inventory management)

  • Inspection procedures including (daily checks, periodic inspections, and maintenance records)

Practical Assessment

  • SCBA operations including (donning procedures, operational checks, and emergency protocols)

  • H2S detection including (monitor operation, calibration procedures, and alarm response)

  • Emergency response including (evacuation procedures, rescue techniques, and communication protocols)

  • Equipment maintenance including (inspection procedures, cleaning protocols, and record keeping)

Gained Core Technical Skills

  • Fundamental H2S hazard recognition and safety procedure implementation

  • Comprehensive SCBA operation and respiratory protection proficiency

  • Effective H2S detection and atmospheric monitoring capability

  • Professional emergency response and evacuation coordination skills

  • Hazard assessment and work environment safety expertise

  • Equipment maintenance and inspection procedure implementation

  • Emergency communication and rescue coordination skills

Training Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Targeted Audience

  • Oil and gas workers and drilling personnel

  • Refinery and petrochemical plant employees

  • Wastewater treatment facility workers

  • Industrial maintenance personnel and technicians

  • Emergency response team members

  • Safety personnel and supervisors

  • Confined space entry workers

  • API RP 49 certification candidates

Why Choose This Course

  • Essential H2S Safety Training

  • Hands-on SCBA Operation Experience

  • Oil & Gas Industry Standards Compliance

  • Expert Respiratory Protection Instruction

  • Emergency Response Preparation

Note

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Course Outline

1. Hydrogen Sulfide Hazards and Properties

  • H2S characteristics including (chemical properties, odor threshold, and detection limits)

  • Health hazards including (acute exposure, chronic effects, and toxicological impacts)

  • OSHA PEL and IDLH values including (exposure limits, concentration effects, and safety thresholds)

  • Environmental sources including (natural occurrence, industrial processes, and petroleum operations)


2. H2S Detection and Monitoring Systems

  • Detection equipment including (personal monitors, fixed systems, and portable detectors)

  • API RP 49 monitoring requirements including (detection protocols, alarm systems, and response procedures)

  • Calibration procedures including (bump testing, calibration gas, and maintenance schedules)

  • Alarm systems including (audio alarms, visual warnings, and evacuation signals)


3. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Fundamentals

  • SCBA components including (facepiece, regulator, air cylinder, and harness assembly)

  • OSHA 1910.134 requirements including (fit testing, medical evaluation, and training standards)

  • Equipment types including (open-circuit SCBA, closed-circuit systems, and emergency escape respirators)

  • Air supply management including (pressure monitoring, duration calculations, and emergency reserves)


4. SCBA Operation and Procedures

  • Donning procedures including (equipment inspection, proper fitting, and seal verification)

  • Operational checks including (positive pressure test, negative pressure test, and alarm function)

  • ANSI Z88.2 operational standards including (use procedures, maintenance requirements, and performance criteria)

  • Emergency procedures including (equipment failure, low air alarms, and buddy breathing)


5. Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

  • Emergency action plans including (evacuation routes, assembly points, and communication protocols)

  • Rescue procedures including (victim removal, emergency entry, and medical response)

  • API RP 49 emergency response including (well control, evacuation procedures, and emergency equipment)

  • Team coordination including (buddy system, communication protocols, and accountability procedures)


6. Respiratory Protection Program Management

  • OSHA 1910.134 program requirements including (written program, medical evaluations, and fit testing)

  • Equipment selection including (hazard assessment, protection factors, and equipment specifications)

  • Training requirements including (initial training, refresher training, and competency verification)

  • Record keeping including (medical records, fit test records, and training documentation)


7. H2S Work Environment Safety

  • Safe work practices including (permit procedures, atmospheric testing, and ventilation requirements)

  • Personal protective equipment including (gas monitors, escape respirators, and protective clothing)

  • Work area controls including (ventilation systems, isolation procedures, and hazard elimination)

  • Emergency equipment including (safety showers, eyewash stations, and first aid supplies)


8. Maintenance and Equipment Care

  • SCBA maintenance including (cleaning procedures, inspection schedules, and component replacement)

  • Air quality testing including (breathing air standards, contamination testing, and system verification)

  • Equipment storage including (proper storage, environmental protection, and inventory management)

  • Inspection procedures including (daily checks, periodic inspections, and maintenance records)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential H2S Safety Training

  • Hands-on SCBA Operation Experience

  • Oil & Gas Industry Standards Compliance

  • Expert Respiratory Protection Instruction

  • Emergency Response Preparation

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Practical Assessment

  • SCBA operations including (donning procedures, operational checks, and emergency protocols)

  • H2S detection including (monitor operation, calibration procedures, and alarm response)

  • Emergency response including (evacuation procedures, rescue techniques, and communication protocols)

  • Equipment maintenance including (inspection procedures, cleaning protocols, and record keeping)

Course Overview

This intensive H2S & SCBA Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe operations in hydrogen sulfide environments and effective self-contained breathing apparatus usage in industrial and oil & gas facilities. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on H2S hazard recognition, respiratory protection procedures, and emergency response protocols in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection standards, API RP 49 Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations, and ANSI Z88.2 American National Standard for Respiratory Protection.


Participants will gain hands-on experience in SCBA operations, H2S detection procedures, emergency escape techniques, and respiratory protection protocols through interactive exercises and realistic emergency scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for H2S safety and respiratory protection while maintaining focus on hazard prevention and emergency response readiness.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Master fundamental H2S hazard recognition and safety procedures

  • Perform effective SCBA operations and respiratory protection techniques

  • Execute proper H2S detection and monitoring procedures

  • Apply emergency escape and rescue response protocols

  • Develop hazard assessment and atmospheric monitoring capabilities

  • Implement effective communication and emergency coordination

  • Establish maintenance and inspection procedures for respiratory equipment

  • Create safe work practices for H2S exposure environments

Knowledge Assessment

  • Multiple-choice questions including (H2S properties, SCBA operations, and emergency procedures)

  • Hazard recognition exercises including (exposure scenarios, detection methods, and safety protocols)

  • Equipment identification including (SCBA components, detection devices, and emergency equipment)

  • Regulatory compliance including (OSHA requirements, API standards, and ANSI guidelines)

Targeted Audience

  • Oil and gas workers and drilling personnel

  • Refinery and petrochemical plant employees

  • Wastewater treatment facility workers

  • Industrial maintenance personnel and technicians

  • Emergency response team members

  • Safety personnel and supervisors

  • Confined space entry workers

  • API RP 49 certification candidates

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