Hydrogen sulfide gas, or H2S, is an unsafe and potentially deadly industrial hazard. As such, itās important to understand what it is, how it can impact your daily duties, the safety precautions you should take in the event of exposure, and how to best protect yourself and your co-workers.
Hydrogen sulfide gas is very dangerous
Hydrogen sulfide gas is also very dangerousāit has toxicity comparable to carbon monoxide and is flammable, poisonous, and corrosive. At its worst, it can incapacitate a human in several breaths and can kill nearly instantaneously, depending on exposure levels.
Below weāll give you a quick primer on H2S gas in the work environment. We also highlight some clothing options from MCR Safety that can help keep your gas detection equipment close at hand and help you maintain a safe ābreathing zoneā on the job. And, we take a look at gloves, goggles and other PPE workers need when working around H2S.
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