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| Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulj2de (H2S) Safety Training Programs |
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ASSE/ANSI Z390.1 - Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulj2de (H2S) Safety Training Programs
Scope
This standard sets forth accepted practices for hydrogen sulfide (H2S) safety training and instruction of affected personnel to include, but not be limited to, the following:
- minimum informational content of the course;
- recommended exercises and drills;
- refresher training requirements;
- H,S Safety Instructor qualifications;
- properties and characteristics of H2S;
- sources of H2S and areas of potential exposure;
- typical site-specific safe work practices associated
- detection methods for HzS;
- selection, use and care of personal protective with H2S operations; equipment appropriate for atmospheres containing H2S concentrations above the Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA); victims of H2S exposure.
- rescue techniques and first-aid procedures for
Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum requirements for site-specific H2S safety training programs that will enhance safety in occupational settings where hydrogen sulfide is present, or is recognized as being potentially present, above the ïïV-TWA.
Application
This standard is recommended for voluntary application in occupational settings where personnel have the potential to be exposed to concentrations of H2S in excess of the TLV-TWA, as established by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
These requirements/recommendations apply when the instructor/administrator of the course meets the provisions of the standard, even when one or more assistant instructors presenting the course may not meet those standards.
If any of the provisions of this standard are deemed to be not applicable, the other requirements/recommendations of the standard shall still apply.
Related Standards
This standard is intended for use in conjunction with the following American National Standards or latest revision:
- Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI 249.1-1994;
- Practices for Respiratory Protection, ANSI 288.2-1992;
- Physical Qualifications for Respirator Use, ANSI 288.6-1984;
- Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces, ANSI Z117.1- 1995.