MINIMUM TRAINING

The value of training and periodic drills in all oil and gas producing and gas processing plant operations cannot be over emphasized. The uniqueness or complexity of a specific facility or operation will determine the extent of the training (e.g., SARA Title III and HAZWOPER; refer to Pars. 4.4 and 4.5) deemed necessary for the assigned personnel. How­ever, the following elements are considered a minimum level of training for regularly assigned personnel:

a. The hazards, characteristics, and properties of hydrogen

sulfide and sulfur dioxide (refer to Appendices A and B).

b. Sources of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide.

c. Proper use of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide detec­
tion methods used at the workplace.

d. Recognition of and proper response to the warning sig­
nals for hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide detection sys­
tems used at the workplace.

e. Symptoms of hydrogen sulfide exposure (refer to Ap­
pendix A); symptoms of sulfur dioxide exposure (refer to
Appendix B).

f. Rescue techniques and first aid to victims of hydrogen
sulfide and sulfur dioxide exposure.

g. Proper use and maintenance of breathing equipment for
working in a hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide atmosphere
(theory and hands-on practice, with demonstrated profi­
ciency). Refer to 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part
1910.134.

h. Workplace practices and relevant maintenance procedures that have been established to protect personnel from the haz­ards of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide, i. Wind direction awareness and routes of egress (refer to Par. 6.7).

j. Confined space and enclosed facility entry procedures (if applicable).

k. Emergency response procedures that have been estab­lished for the facility. Refer to Section 7, "Contingency Plan­ning Including Emergency Procedures". 1. Locations and use of safety equipment, m. Locations of emergency assembly areas, if so designated.