Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Hazards

Risk Recognition and Prevention

An in-depth discussion of how to mitigate the risks posed by hydrogen sulfide in a wide variety of industries

In Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Hazards: Risk Recognition and Prevention, experienced refinery supervisor and manager M. Darryl Yoes delivers an expert discussion of how to address the risks posed by hydrogen sulfide in workplaces. The book serves as a valuable resource to educate and raise awareness with global applications. It describes what hydrogen sulfide is, where it comes from, its characteristics, the hazards it presents, and important working limits.

The book explores a variety of industries in which hydrogen sulfide is a significant concern and conducts an extensive review of notable safety incidents that have occurred in the past thirty years. It also contains quizzes at the end of each chapter (with answers included in the appendix) that help readers retain life-saving information on how to handle H2S.

Readers will also find:

• A thorough review of significant events, deaths, and injuries involving hydrogen sulfide drawn from the Occupational Safety and Health Agency database in the United States
• Comprehensive explorations of the hierarchy of controls, chemical selection hazards, personal protective equipment, other safety equipment, and safety protocols
• Practical discussions of an operator’s perspective and the roles they play in limiting the risks posed by hydrogen sulfide exposure
• Instructive case studies exploring the real-world impacts of hydrogen sulfide in the workplace

Ideal for petroleum refining, petrochemical, municipal sewer treatment, and agriculture safety professionals, this book will also benefit people working in textile manufacturing, paper mills, food processing plants, mining, and intensive livestock operations who have a responsibility for personnel safety.

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