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Hydrogen Sulphide Alive [H2S Alive]

Participants in the H2S Alive course are learning from their instructor how to don a SCBA (self contained breating apparatus). The photo was taken at Western Canada Fire & First Aid's training facility in Edmonton, Alberta.Program Intent:

H2S Alive is an 8-hour course designed to improve awareness of the hazards of working in an H2S environment and provides the student with the basic skills necessary to follow a response strategy to rescue a casualty of H2S poisoning. The H2S Alive certification includes training in rescue and response strategies, CPR, H2S signs and symptoms as well as acceptable exposure limitations. H2S Alive is certified by ENFORM formerly known as the Petroleum Industry Training Service.

Who Should Attend?

Persons who presently work or plan to work where H2S gas is present due to industrial processes.

H2S Alive Course Content:

  • Physical properties and locations of H2S
  • Occupational Exposure Limits, Toxicity Levels & Scales
  • Initial Response Strategy
  • Passive and Detector Tube Devices
  • Continuous H2S Detectors
  • Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)
  • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
  • Maintenance & Operation of SCBA
  • Rescue Techniques
  • Artificial Respiration

Certificate of Responsibility and Physical Fitness:

Participation in the training required to pass H2S Alive may require physical activity and could involve risks incidental to the function of such training. For example, a student may be required to perform CPR or other first aid skills, wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, demonstrate a variety of lifts drags and carries or simulate being a patient. Any relevant existing and/or previous medical conditions, or those that may arise as a result of the training, must be brought to the instructor's attention before the commencement of the program. By registering and signing our waiver, the attendee and/or their sponsor assume all such risks and responsibility for participation in the programs.

Course Cost: $150 + GST
Course Start: 8:30 AM
Course End: 5:00 PM
To view all upcoming courses and register online, please click here
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Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc.
9519 -58th Avenue NW,
Edmonton, AB, T6E 0B8
Tel:(780) 469-4887 / Fax: (780) 469-5890
Toll Free: 1-877-914-6321