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H2S Awareness
How Is Hydrogen Sulfide Formed?
H2S is a by-product
organic matter decays.

formed when

Hydrogen Sulfide is generated as a

common by-product of industrial and
manufacturing processes.
Hydrogen Sulfide is formed under low oxygen conditions
when sufficient amounts of sulfur and bacteria are present.

H2S can be formed in many places such as:

Oil and gas reservoirs.

Sewers and sewage processing facilities.

Dark damp places where bacteria is present.

Industrial Sources

Properties of H2S

Soluble in water and

dissolves in drilling fluids

Colorless or
transparent
Converted
During burning to
SO2

Highly Toxic
and hazardous to health

Corrosive

H2
S Flammable

Heavier than air

( Vapor Density = 1.1895 )

and accumulates in lowlying areas

to certain metals

In low concentrations
Smells as Rotten Eggs

in concentrations between 4.3%

and 46.0% and auto ignites at
500F (260C)


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Applying No Smoking
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The Levels of effect on the body

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0 - 10 ppm

Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat

10 - 50 ppm

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Coughing and breathing difficulty

50 - 200 ppm

Severe respiratory tract irritation

Eye irritation / acute conjunctivitis
Shock
Convulsions
Coma

Deathhh

H2S Awareness

Exposure Limits
Here are the Hydrogen Sulfide
(H2S) exposure limits.

Permissible Exposure Limit: 10 ppm for an 8-hr period avg.

Short Term Exposure Limit: 15 ppm for a 15-minute avg.
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health: 100 ppm

10

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0.02PPM

0.2PPM

10PPM

15

15PPM

20PPM

Detection of H2S

There are many ways to be alerted by the presence of H2S:

Sense of smell (nose)

Electronic Portable or Fixed Monitors

WARNING!!!
You cannot rely on your sense of smell to
tell how much H2S is present.

%20.9
= % 0 = % 0

Target organs subject to the effects of H2S:

Olfactory Nerves
Lungs
Eyes
Brain
Respiratory System

Entry into the Body:

Injection
Skin Absorption
Inhalation

Two Common Types of Breathing Apparatus

(Respiratory Protection)

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus


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TANKS

PIPES

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PITS...

Immediate response in
a release of H2S
Your first response is to get out of the area, upwind or cross
wind from the release.
CROSSWIND
ESCAPE
ROUTE

WIND
DIRECTION

UPWIND
ESCAPE
ROUTE

CROSSWIND
ESCAPE
ROUTE

ONLY ESCAPE UPWIND OF A LEAK IF

YOU ARE CERTAIN OF ITS SOURCE

H2S
LEAK

DOWNWIND

CONFINED SPACE:

Is large enough to enter into and

work
Has a limited means of entry/exit
Is NOT designed for continuous
periods of occupancy

PERMITTED
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
PROCEDURE

Definition:
Is a written official document that authorizes
specific work, at a specific location, for a
specific period of time
Is an agreement between the Owner and the
Contractor, which documents the conditions,
preparations, precautions and limitations
before work

Hot & Cold Permits

Hot Permit: Sources of ignition , risk of fire

or explosion

Cold Permit: no Sources of ignition but has

high risk potential

Work Permit must identify

Are written authorization and approval

specifying the location and type of work
Certify that all existing hazards have been
assessed
Ensure the safety of each worker
Specify the date & length of time
it applies

Persons Authorized to sign

Permits to Work
1- At the Rig
1. Tool Pusher / Night Pusher whoever is present at time
2. Drilling Superintendent / Safety Officer if present

NOTE 1 :

Client Representative MUST sign with one of the above

2- At the field base
1. Welding Superintendent (for Welding jobs only)
2. Field Electrician (Electrical jobs only)
3. Maintenance Foreman

NOTE 2

The Safety Officer should also review, advise and sign the
form.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Deficient or enriched oxygen

Safe level: 19.5% - 23.5%
Combustible, flammable, and explosive
atmospheres
Toxic gases and vapors
Corrosive chemicals or biological agents

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Physical hazards
Falling, tripping, moving parts, heat,
Electrical hazards
Shock hazard, static electricity, sparks, etc
Snakes, and insects

Steps to rescue a victim to muster

muste

Evacuate Immediately.
Operation alarm system
Protect your self and then begin to
rescue others.
Save wounded with proper way, and
move him to safe place.
Refresh the wounded, notes breathing
operation.
Ask for medical help for all wounded
with gas.

There are 2 x muster points on

site
located on each side of location.
Primary near radio room &
secondary near tea room

When alarm sounds please proceed quickly as

follow :

EVACUATE THE AREA AFTER SECURING YOUR

TOOLS

CHECK WIND DIRECTION

PROCEED THE MUSTER POINT OPPOSITE TO

THE WIND

INFORM YOUR BUDDY

DONT RUN DONT GET PANIC ONLY WALK IN

SAFE SPEED

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B.A

Human Oxygen = 21
Filled with air not oxygen
Pressure = 200 bar
Weight ~ 12 k.g
Cylinder Volume = 9 Lit.
9 x 200 = 1800 Lit. of Air
Human use average 40 Lit. per min
The regulator convert 200 bar to 25 bar then from
25 bar to 1,5 bar (thats the air pressure inside the
human)

Air consists of:

78% nitrogen
21% oxygen
1% other

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True or false
or

H2S Awareness
Quiz:

Short exposure to 100ppm hydrogen sulfide will cause

immediate death.
ppm 100

H2S Awareness
Quiz:

Hydrogen sulfide is invisible, flammable, explosive and

deadly.

H2S Awareness
Quiz:

When a hydrogen sulfide emergency occurs, rescue any

victims first, then protect yourself.

H2S Awareness
Quiz:

Hydrogen sulfide is heavier than air, so it collects in lowlying areas.

H2S Awareness
Quiz:

You do not need to worry about H2S unless you detect a

rotten-egg odor.
H2S

H2S Awareness
Quiz:

To avoid exposure to H2S, you should remain wind

direction.
H2S

H2S Awareness
Quiz:

H2S measured unit is bbm

bbm h2s

H2S Awareness
Quiz:

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