Question

When working in an area where Hydrogen sulphide is or may be present, workers must receive adequate training in breathing apparatus, resuscitation, and:




fire fighting


use of gas detectors


personnel rescue


plant isolation procedures

Answer 1

personnel rescue

Rationale: H2S can incapacitate rapidly, so workers must be trained not only in breathing apparatus and resuscitation but also in safe rescue techniques (using BA and avoiding becoming a secondary casualty).