Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 224
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness
Reference: B-3
Wear a full rescue unit (minimum 30-minute breathing apparatus) before attempting a rescue.
Remove the worker immediately to fresh air.
If breathing, maintain the worker at rest and administer respiration immediately.
If the worker is not breathing, start artificial respiration immediately.
Call an ambulance and get the worker medical treatment.
Keep the worker lying down with a blanket or coat under the shoulders to keep airway passage
open. Conserve the worker’s body heat and do not leave the worker unattended.
If the eyes are affected by H2S, wash them thoroughly with clear water. For slight eye irritation,
cold compresses are helpful.
A worker should not return to work until authorized to do so by a physician, even if the worker
has had minor exposure and has not completely lost consciousness.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Depending on the exposure, i.e., the amount of gas in the air and the type of work, workers will be required to
wear different levels of PPE. Examples of protection include:
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When the exposure level is near or above 10 PPM, you will be required to wear self-contained
fresh air gear.
Wear chemical goggles or a face shield when eye contact with this material is possible.
Avoid skin contact. Wear proper clothing such as impervious gloves, long sleeves, apron, and
boots.
Ventilation (Indoor)
Use adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to keep atmospheric vapor concentrations below the
occupational exposure limits.
Eyewash and Showers
Safety showers and eyewash stations must be available in the vicinity of potential exposure to the material.
Familiarize yourself with the location of these facilities before starting the job.
Training
All workers will be provided awareness training in this program to be familiar with the potential hazards and
proper safe work procedures to follow if exposed to this health hazard. The training will be provided prior to
working in any job with potential exposure to H2S operations.
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