1 – GENERAL PUPOSE 

Provide professionals involved in operations with H2S , with information about health risks and how to work safely.

2 – ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

At the end of the course , the students will be prepared to:

• Conceptualize and indetify confined space area ;
• Selection and use of safety equipment ;
• Entry and Work permit system ;
• Identify risks and hazards when working in confined space;
• Identification and use of gas detectors;
• Calibration of atmospheric testing instruments;
• Practice with gas detectors;
• Hazards and properties of flammable and toxic gases;
• Data interpretation ;
• Preparation of results documentation;
• Have knowledge of detection and security with H2S.

3 – SCOPE OF WORK

Offshore and Onshore  professionals who works in industries in general  and all activities realized in closed places  classified as a confined space  with an atmosphere IPVS immediately dangerous to Life and Health (low or high concentration of oxygen and/or exposure to toxic or flammable gases).

4 – TARGET PUBLIC

Professionals who need to plan and execute tasks in confined space with flammable and toxic gas . The special topic is indicated for professionals whose activities may be at risk of contamination with H₂S.

5 –  REQUIREMENTS

Elementary School Certificate.

To complete the H2S Basic course is recommended that the student have basic knowledge of legislation applied to gas testing in  confined space.

6 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO FOLLOW THE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE 

The courses offered by West Group online use a teaching methodology which activities are organized within a Virtual Learning Environment . Therefore , to participate in a course in the distance learnign modality , you need to have basic knowlodge in computers , specially knowing how to navigate over the internet.

7 – METHODOLOGY 

The Methodology  is through technical handbook, also through dynamic teaching on the content and practical classroom with demonstration of equipment and application of procedures , close to instructor in face to face tutoring. At the end of each module of the course,a list of exercises will be applied.

8 – DURATION 

12 hours

9 – VALIDITY 

This course is valid for 2 years.