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ANSI/ASSE Z390.1-2006
ANSI/ASSE Z390.1-2006 Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training Programs
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;
- H2S Safety Instructor qualifications;
- properties and characteristics of H2S;
- sources of H2S and areas of potential exposure;
- typical site-specific safe work practices associated with H2S operations;
- detection methods for H2S;
- selection, use and care of personal protective equipment appropriate for atmospheres containing H2S concentrations above the Threshold Limit Valve-Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA);
- rescue techniques and first aid procedures for victims of H2S exposure
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The American Society of Safety Engineers [asse]
The American Society of Safety Engineers [asse]