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ACCREDITATIONS
Clients
Course Duration
1 Day
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led)
Instructors Languages
English
Certification Provider
IADC H2s Safe
Certificate Validity
2 Years
Course Average Passing Rate
98%
Competency Assessment Criteria
Knowledge Assessment & Practical Assessment
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Course Overview
This comprehensive IADC H2S Safe training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe operations in hydrogen sulfide environments and emergency response procedures. The course covers fundamental H2S hazard principles along with advanced techniques for detection, protection, and emergency response in oil and gas operations.
Participants will learn to apply Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) methodologies and industry best practices to ensure safe H2S operations throughout drilling and production activities. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing worker safety and emergency preparedness.
Key Learning Objectives
Understand fundamental hydrogen sulfide properties and health hazards
Apply H2S detection and monitoring procedures using gas detection equipment
Implement personal protective equipment and respiratory protection systems
Develop effective emergency response and evacuation procedures
Support H2S operations with proper safety protocols and communication procedures
Apply proper regulatory compliance and documentation requirements
Evaluate H2S risk conditions and operational limitations for safe work practices
Implement emergency rescue and first aid procedures for H2S exposure incidents
Course Outline
CHAPTER 1 – Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S):
1.1 Common Names.
1.2 Sources.
1.3 How H2S is Formed
1.4 H2S Hazards.
1.5 Hazards of SO2.
1.6 Hierarchy of Hazard control
1.7 Incompatibilities and Reactivities.
1.8 Exposure Limits.
1.9 Regulations.
1.10 Environmental Concern.
1.11 Characteristics and Properties.
1.12 Properties of SO2.
1.13 Entry Routes.
1.14 susceptibility and Hyper susceptibility.
1.15 SO2 Symptoms.
CHAPTER 2 – Detection and Monitoring:
2.1 H2S Detection Methods.
2.2 Wind Direction.
2.3 Personal, Portable and Fixed Monitors and Detectors.
2.4 H2S and flammable/explosive gas sensors.
2.5 Warning Signals.
2.6 Flare Stack.
2.7 H2S engineering and mitigation control.
CHAPTER 3 – General Work Procedures:
3.1 Work Procedures.
3.2 Contingency and Emergency Action Plans.
3.3 Safety Meeting Areas.
3.4 Air Purifying Respirators vs. Air Supplied Respirators.
3.5 Personal Protective Equipment.
3.6 Respirator Fit Testing.
3.7 Safety Equipment.
3.8 Medical evaluations.
3.9 Maintenance, Sanitizing and Inspection.
CHAPTER 4 – Rescue, First Aid Techniques and Post Exposure Evaluation:
4.1 Donning and Doffing Exercise.
4.2 Emergency Rescue.
4.3 Medical Follow-Up.
4.4 Effect of H2S on Well Control Methodology.
CHAPTER 1 – Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S):
1.1 Common Names.
1.2 Sources.
1.3 How H2S is Formed
1.4 H2S Hazards.
1.5 Hazards of SO2.
1.6 Hierarchy of Hazard control
1.7 Incompatibilities and Reactivities.
1.8 Exposure Limits.
1.9 Regulations.
1.10 Environmental Concern.
1.11 Characteristics and Properties.
1.12 Properties of SO2.
1.13 Entry Routes.
1.14 susceptibility and Hyper susceptibility.
1.15 SO2 Symptoms.
CHAPTER 2 – Detection and Monitoring:
2.1 H2S Detection Methods.
2.2 Wind Direction.
2.3 Personal, Portable and Fixed Monitors and Detectors.
2.4 H2S and flammable/explosive gas sensors.
2.5 Warning Signals.
2.6 Flare Stack.
2.7 H2S engineering and mitigation control.
CHAPTER 3 – General Work Procedures:
3.1 Work Procedures.
3.2 Contingency and Emergency Action Plans.
3.3 Safety Meeting Areas.
3.4 Air Purifying Respirators vs. Air Supplied Respirators.
3.5 Personal Protective Equipment.
3.6 Respirator Fit Testing.
3.7 Safety Equipment.
3.8 Medical evaluations.
3.9 Maintenance, Sanitizing and Inspection.
CHAPTER 4 – Rescue, First Aid Techniques and Post Exposure Evaluation:
4.1 Donning and Doffing Exercise.
4.2 Emergency Rescue.
4.3 Medical Follow-Up.
4.4 Effect of H2S on Well Control Methodology.
Group Exercises
Emergency procedures documentation including (response plans, evacuation routes, emergency contacts)
Equipment documentation including (inspection checklists, calibration records, maintenance schedules)
Safety procedures documentation including (work permits, risk assessments, training records)
Gained Core Technical Skills
Comprehensive H2S safety operations using IADC standards and API RP 49 requirements
Advanced gas detection and monitoring for effective H2S hazard management
Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) methodology for systematic H2S risk assessment
Emergency response and rescue procedures for H2S exposure incidents
Personal protective equipment selection and use for H2S environments
Regulatory compliance and safety management for certified H2S operations
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)
Targeted Audience
Drilling personnel and rig crew members working in H2S environments
Production operators and field technicians in sour gas operations
Emergency response team members and safety coordinators
Supervisors and managers overseeing H2S operations
Maintenance personnel working on H2S equipment and facilities
Safety officers and training professionals in oil and gas industry
New personnel entering H2S work environments
Contractors and service company personnel working in sour operations
Practical Assessment
Gas detection equipment operation including (calibration, monitoring, alarm response procedures)
Emergency response simulation including (evacuation procedures, rescue techniques, first aid application)
Knowledge Assessment
H2S properties and hazards including (physical characteristics, health effects, exposure limits)
Emergency procedures including (evacuation procedures, rescue techniques, first aid treatment)
Why Choose This Course
Comprehensive IADC H2S Safe certification with internationally recognized qualification
Practical hands-on training with real gas detection equipment and emergency scenarios
Focus on emergency response procedures and life-saving techniques for H2S environments
Integration of detection technology with emergency response procedures
Exposure to modern H2S monitoring and protection equipment
Emphasis on safety culture and regulatory compliance in oil and gas operations
Opportunity to practice emergency scenarios based on regional H2S challenges
Development of critical safety skills for effective H2S hazard management and emergency response
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.
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