Course Overview:
This course is designed to provide individuals with awareness of the hazardous nature and properties of H2S as well as an understanding of how to protect themselves, and their colleagues, against exposure and the best means of escape from this dangerous gas.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the training the candidate will be able to:
- Describe the occupational health effects of exposure to hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide on the human body.
- List the personal and general safety precautions and personal protective equipment required when working in H₂S designated areas.
- Describe emergency escape procedures that must be followed when personal or facility hydrogen sulphide alarm sounds.
- Demonstrate the correct response to an H₂S emergency situation
- Demonstrate the correct use of Escape RPE in a typical emergency scenario.
Course Programme:
- What is Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), its properties and where it can be found?
- What are the Effects of Exposure to H₂S
- Exposure Limits
- Entry to H₂S facilities
- H₂S Detection and Alarms
- Managing H₂S at site
- How to Respond to an H₂S Emergency
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Practical Exercise
Course Features
- Lectures 13
- Quizzes 7
- Duration 8 hours
- Skill level Level 1
- Language English, Arabic
- Students 102
- Assessments Self
Knowledge Grid Oman
Accredited Training and Development Solutions Provider in Operational Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability.
We are a leading service provider in risk management, process safety, technical safety engineering & organizational resilience. We offer flexible and Integrative learning solutions (short courses, certificates, diplomas), focusing on providing customized options for our client’s needs. Our training programs are designed to address both the professional and knowledge requirements of the learners. We also specialize in assessments & competency assurance. Our product and service solutions are specifically crafted to increase safety performance – in particular:
1. Qualified (vocational & educational) and experienced trainers/facilitators.
2. Wide range of Internationally Accredited Programs and Qualifications.
3. Integrated learning platform with bespoke solutions, including e-learning capability.
Arshad Hashil Said Al-Ruqaishi
With over 25 years of experience, Arshad works as an HSE instructor and specialises in level 1 courses, and equipment operations such as Excavator, Wheel Loader, Bulldozer Gantry Crane, JCB, Bobcat, Forklift, Crane, Titan, Road Rollers, telescopic handler, Dumper and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (man lift).
Arun Alex
Arun holds over 10 years of experience as an approved Level 3 instructor, and he works as a trainer and advisor for NEBOSH and IOSH programmes. Arun holds a master’s in safety and reliability engineering from university of Aberdeen. He delivers:
- NEBOSH Diploma
- NEBOSH IGC
- IOSH Managing Safely
- IOSH Working Safely
Ahmed Mabio
10+ years of experience as HSE trainer. He teaches courses ranging from introductory HSE courses to complex incident and accident investigation programmes. He holds several local and international qualifications such as Train-the-Trainer (EAL Training Skills –UK), Vocational Assessor (EAL Training Skills –UK), NEBOSH General Certificate Occupational Health and Safety, Orientation (ORT), and MEWP Operator (IPAF-OMAN).
Unni krishnan
A seasoned HSE and EAL Assessor Trainer with over 11 Years in delivering Training program and 20 years in marine operations. Unnikrishnan is a Graduate member of IOSH(GRAD IOSH) and has Executive MBA in Health and Safety management, Bachelor’s degree in Fire and safety, Nebosh IDip in Occupational Health and safety, NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management, NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and gas Operational safety, Preparing to Teach Lifelong Learning Sector(PTLLS), OPITO Assessor, Internal Quality Assurer(IQA), Cert in Nuclear Biological Chemical and damage Control including Fire Fighting, Cert in Leadership.
Apart from marine operations Unnikrishnan had been part of various Oil and gas, Civil mega projects such as Singapore refining Company (SRC) Clean Fuel project Jurong island Singapore, Fountain view mixed-used sky scrapper development downtown Dubai, Barzan onshore Gas Project Raslafan Qatar and currently Unnikrishnan is involved in delivering PDO and non-pdo courses in the interiors of Oman. Unnikrishnan was part of training team in achieving 10 million training manhours in Barzan onshore gas project in Qatar.
Sherbaz khan
18+ years of experience as a senior HSE trainer and advisor. He delivers several modules such as hazard identification, HSE induction, working at height, permit to work, electrical safety, fire safety, firefighting.
Mohammad Rashid Ashraf
Senior HSE instructor with 20+ years of experience. He holds a master’s in health and safety management and several professional qualifications such as NEBOSH (Int’l Diploma, Int’l General Cert, Nebosh Technical O&G Operational / Process Safety), IOSH managing safely, OSHA 30 hours’ construction safety, CIEH level 2 environmental principles, JHA / Risk assessment, Lead Auditor ISO 45001, Medic First Aid, and Train the trainer & Assessor certification.
Suresh Kumar Kandammattil
With 27 years of experience, Suresh is a highly skilled OHS consultant, HSE level 2 trainer and advisor. His expertise lies in incident investigation related to workplace hazards, incident illnesses, injuries, case management, audits, and inspections within oil & gas, petrochemical, and construction sector.
Adham Marhoon Khater Al-Bari
A Level 1 and Level 2 HSE instructor, delivering courses such as HSE orientation, H2S, SCBA, FW, CHA, DD, SJM, and JHA in English, Arabic, and Hindi. He is an internationally certified trainer and holds several professional certifications such as IOSH Managing safely, EAL training skills, and EAL vocational Assessor.
Said Ashoor Mazaja
Specialised in mechanical engineering and is an approved level 2 trainer by several international awarding bodies such as NEBOSH, EAL, and RTITB. He is a accredited trainer who delivers authorised gas tester, permit to work signatories, and RTITB courses.
Rajesh Nair
Accomplished HSE Practitioner with 25+ years of dynamic experience in HSE Management, legislation, Industry standards, best practices applicable to Construction, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, High Rise buildings, Metro, MEP & Marine Sector. He has 15 + years of experience as a consultant/ Senior Instructor in GCC where he has facilitated Courses from internationally accredited training providers such as NEBOSH, IRCA, EAL, IOSH, OSHA, CIEH, HABC, IIRSM, CIEH and National Safety Council. He is experienced in Commissioning/Shutdown, multibillion construction projects, Learning & development Assessments, Auditing & Leadership Consultations. Approved Trainer & Assessor with PDO, ADNOC, CSL (Cochin Shipyard) and conducted various freelance auditing with prestigious organizations such asDMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) projects as well.
Dawood Jumal Al Saadi
Certified level 1 HSE trainer with several recognised qualifications from international awarding bodies such as NEBOSH, IOSH, and EAL. Dawood deliver H2S, HSE induction, and RTITB courses.
Mohamed Al Sharji
A lifting and level 1 HSE trainer 10+ years of experience. He holds a master’s degree with risk and safety management and is accredited by several international awarding bodies such as NEBOSH, RTITB, and IRCA.
Wali Urrehman
Walli specializes in health, safety, and Environment management. He is an approved HSE trainer (Level 1 & 2) and an advisor with over 12 years of extensive experience across the Sultanate of Oman. Wali delivers:
- Opal HSE Induction
- Opal H2S Initial
- Self contained breathing apparatus
- Fire Warden
- HSE Incident investigation
- Authorised Gas Testing
- Naturally Occurring radioactive Materials Management
- Chemical Hazard Management
Rajagopal Narsimhalu
Experienced HSE Engineer and Trainer. He holds B-Tech in Chemical engineering and NEBOSH diploma, and IGC. Previously, Rajagopal has worked as an engineer and consultant for 16 years in several major oil and gas companies.
Elsafi Ahmed
Accomplished HSE practitioner with over 20 years of experience. He holds several certifications including EAL Assessor qualification, EAL internal verifier, training skills by City & Guilds, NEBOSH qualifications, and various HSE certifications. Elsafi delivers a wide variety of HSE courses such as first aid, incident investigation, job hazard analysis, permit to work signatory, gas testing, confined space entry, initial fire response, and HSE awareness.
Ali Al Balushi
Ali Al Balushi has over 20 years of experience as an HSE Level 1 and Level 2 trainer. Ali is a qualified instructor with expertise in delivering a wide range of courses such as HSE Induction, H2S awareness and escape, initial fire response, dealing with hazard and risk, HSE tools and skills, HSE coaching and mentoring competency assessment, SCBA and confined space entry, basic gas testing, job hazard analysis, safety leadership for supervisors, basic life support, safe journey management, defensive driving light vehicle (graded, blacktop, bus, and tanker), and naturally occurring radioactive materials awareness. He holds several professional qualifications such as AHA Heart saver first aid, CPR and AED, Train the trainer, TAQA level 3 by City & Guilds, safety officer’s course and NVQ level 2 by EAL, and IOSH managing safety certification.
Rahma saleh Hamdan Al-Balushi
With over 5 years of experience as an HSE instructor, Rahma delivers HSE level 1 and level 2 trainings. She specializes in delivering:
- HSE Induction
- H2S
- Fire Warden
Tariq Al Rizeiqi
A certified HSE level 1 and RTITB approved lifting trainer. He delivers a wide range of courses such as HSE orientation, fire warden, self contained breathing apparatus, hydrogen sulphide awareness, and escape, chemical hazards awareness, forklift truck, and rigger & banksman. Tariq’s expertise lies project safety and loss prevention across refinery, gas plant, petrochemical construction safety, and related fields.
Ahmed Nasser Al Balushi
Specialised in safety engineering and works as a Petroleum Development Oman approved Safety, Health and Environmental Instructor and Advisor with around 10 years of rich experience in delivering various PDO approved level 1 & 2 Health and Safety Courses. Ahmed is an accredited trainer with approvals from local and international awarding bodies such as PDO, Ministry of Manpower, DCRP, AHA, and RTITB, EAL, IOSH, and NEBOSH.
Mohsin Obaid
Experienced and committed health, safety, and environment trainer with 10+ years of experience. He holds several qualifications such as NEBOSH IGC, EAL train the trainer, and IOSH train the trainer. Mohsin delivers such courses including HSE induction, HSE orientation, initial fire response, dealing with hazard and risk, HSE leadership, authorised gas tester, chemical hazard awareness, fire warden, permit to work, incident and accident investigation, and RITIB courses.