1、AmericAn nAtionAl StAndArdANSI/ASSE Z390.1 2017Accepted Practices forHydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training ProgramsAmericAn Society of SAfety engineerS4Casselogo-1200dpi_vector-1c-outline.pdf 1 1/20/2012 1:31:55 PMANSI/ASSE Z390.1 2017ANSI/ASSE Z390.1 2017This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright
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13、nited States of America American National Standard This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.Foreword (This Foreword is not a part of American National Standard Z390.1-2017.) The charter of the American National Standard
14、Committee Z390 on Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training was accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on January 1, 1993. This standard grew out of the recognition of a need for specialized training dealing with this toxic chemical, above and beyond conventional hazard communications
15、training, due to numerous fatal accidents involving victims and their would-be rescuers succumbing to the effects of hydrogen sulfide. Historically, H2S training issues have been addressed by only a few industries, and the consistency of the training criteria varied greatly from one organization to
16、another. For these reasons, the standard addresses the individual training criteria that should be incorporated into a comprehensive training course. These criteria were developed by combining accepted practices in numerous affected industries. Most significantly, emphasis has been given to the qual
17、ifications and proficiency of individual H2S safety instructors, as well as student performance-based competency and qualifications. The guidelines presented in this document are designed to provide workers the fundamental knowledge to protect themselves from H2S exposure. This document does not inc
18、lude the information necessary to satisfy the requirements of the ANSI/ASSE Z88.2, Practices for Respiratory Protection, and OSHA Respiratory Protection 29 CFR 1910.134. In addition, this document does not provide the site-specific information necessary to work at a particular facility. Governmental
19、 regulations (see OSHA Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200) specify mandatory requirements for the training of personnel working with or around hazardous chemicals. As a voluntary consensus standard, this document complements those regulations. However, compliance with this standard does not assur
20、e compliance with governmental regulations, and vice versa. The Z390 Committee solicits public input that may suggest revisions to the standard. Such input should be sent to the Secretariat, American Society of Safety Engineers, 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068. Revisions: The Z3
21、90 Committee welcomes proposals for revisions to this standard. Revisions are made to the standard periodically (usually every five years from the date of the standard) to incorporate changes that appear necessary or desirable, as demonstrated by experience gained from the application of the standar
22、d. Proposals should be as specific as possible, citing the relevant section number(s), the proposed wording, and the reason for the proposal. Pertinent documentation would enable the Z390 Committee to process the changes in a timely manner. Interpretations: Upon a request in writing to the Secretari
23、at, the Z390 Committee will render an interpretation of any requirement of the standard. The request for interpretation should be clear, citing the relevant section number(s) and phrased as a request for a clarification of a specific requirement. Oral interpretations are not provided. Only the Z390
24、Committee (through the Z390 Secretariat) is authorized to provide any interpretation of this standard. Approval: Neither the Z390 Committee nor the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approves, certifies, rates or endorses any item, construction, proprietary device or activity. Appendices:
25、Appendices are included in most standards to provide the user with additional information related to the subject of the standard. Appendices are not part of the approved standard. This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party
26、.Committee Meetings: The Z390 Committee meets on a regular basis. Persons wishing to attend a meeting should contact the Secretariat for information. Standard Approval: This standard was developed and approved for submittal to ANSI by the American National Standards Committee on H2S Training, Z390.
27、Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply that all members voted for its approval. At the time of its approval, the Z390 Standards Committee had the following members: Charles Simpson, CSP, Chair Eric Rosemann, CSP, Vice Chair Ovidiu Munteanu, Secretary Timothy R. Fisher, CSP, CH
28、MM, ARM, CPEA, Assistant Secretary Jennie Dalesandro, Administrative Technical Support Organization Represented Name of Representative American Society of Safety Engineers Frank Perry, P.E., CSP Association of Energy Service Companies Kenneth Houston Steve Olson, CSP Central Maintenance the immediat
29、e action plan, telephone numbers and communication methods; the location of nearby residences, businesses, schools, churches, medical facilities and emergency response personnel, safety equipment and supplies available; and evacuation routes. 2.6 Flaring The controlled combustion of the flammable ga
30、ses and vapors discharged from vent piping systems. 2.7 Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) Any atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life, impairs ability for self-rescue, or poses immediate irreversible debilitating effects on health. 2.8 Instructor An individual who has success
31、fully completed a course in H2S instructor training from an institution or organization offering such courses or possess significant past experience in instructing in this field. (See Section 5 Instructor Qualification and Proficiency.) 2.9 May Indicates a permissive statement. 2.10 Non-Essential Pe
32、rsonnel Those individuals who are not required to engage in activities to control the hazardous conditions associated with H2S during an emergency. 2.11 Parts Per Million (ppm) As in parts of a vapor or gas per million parts of air, by volume. 2.12 Shall Indicates a mandatory requirement. 2.13 Shoul
33、d Indicates a recommendation which is advised, but not required. 2.14 Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) A health-based workplace standard to protect workers from adverse exposure (e.g., PELs, TLVs, RELs, WEELs, etc.) adopted by the employer or facility owner. This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is
34、 copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z390.1-2017 9 2.15 Venting The process of discharging a gas or vapor to the atmosphere, through piping and/or venting devices, to facilitate the proper and safe dispersion of toxic gas or vapo
35、r and to minimize personnel exposure. 2.16 Visitor An individual who is visiting a job site for a short period of time, and who is not required to provide any of the operational or control activities at the site. Visitors are not exempt from the initial and annual H2S training. 3. Training Criteria
36、for H2S Certification 3.1 H2S Certification Designed for individuals who have the potential to be exposed to H2S in concentrations greater than the occupational exposure limit. Based on the instructor needs assessment, the length of the course may vary, however all of the objectives in Appendix C sh
37、all be met. This certification training should be a minimum of 3-4 hours in length. The certification is valid for a period of one year. The training shall be documented and a H2S certification card stating that the program conforms to ANSI/ASSE Z390.1 shall be presented to the attendee. Retraining
38、shall include all of the information contained in 3.2. These personnel, who have received H2S certification and are subject to working under respiratory protection, shall also have successfully completed a respiratory protection training program, to include medical evaluation and fit-testing if they
39、 are to wear tight-fitting air supplied respirators in these hazardous atmospheres according to ANSI Z88 and/or OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 or applicable local regulatory requirements. 3.2 Minimum Course Content the hazards, characteristics and properties of H2S and sulfur dioxide (SO2) sources of H2S and
40、SO2 safe exposure limits for H2S and SO2 to include PEL and TLV regulations pertinent to workers on H2S jobsites proper use of H2S and SO2 detection methods used at the workplace recognition of, and proper response to, the warning signals initiated by H2S and SO2 detection systems in use at the work
41、place symptoms of H2S exposure; symptoms of SO2 exposure rescue techniques and first aid to victims of H2S and SO2 exposure proper use and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment for working in H2S and SO2 atmospheres, usage instruction and hands-on practice, with demonstrated proficiency (2
42、9 CFR 1910.134) workplace practices and relevant maintenance procedures that have been established to protect personnel from the hazards of H2S and SO2 wind direction awareness and routes of egress enclosed facility entry procedures emergency response procedures that have been developed for the faci
43、lity or operations locations and use of safety equipment locations of safe briefing areas 3.3 Minimum Course Content for H2S Train the Trainer Course content shall include sufficient instruction to assure competency with regard to the topics required in the H2S certification. Additionally, the stude
44、nt shall receive adequate This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z390.1-2017 10 instruction on the following topics from ANSI/ASSE Z490.1, Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health an
45、d Environmental Training: training program administration and management training development training delivery training evaluation documentation and recordkeeping 3.4 Minimum Requirements for Site-Specific Orientation In addition to the annual H2S certification training, a site-specific orientation
46、 is required for individuals who have the potential to be exposed to H2S in concentrations greater than the occupational exposure limit. At a minimum, personnel shall be briefed on: route(s) of egress use and location of wind indicators emergency assembly area(s) applicable warning signals how to re
47、spond in the event of an emergency use and location of personal protective equipment hands-on training with the specific H2S detector to be used in the field is required prior to use (see Appendix D) 4. Required Course Content 4.1 Physical and Chemical Properties of H2S The physical and chemical pro
48、perties of H2S, including but not limited to the following, shall be discussed as part of H2S training: Synonyms: sulfuretted hydrogen, sulfurated hydrogen, hydrosulfuric acid, H2S, disulfur hydride, sour gas, rotten egg gas, sulfane, sewer gas, swamp gas, sulfur ode hidrogeno, gas venenoso and othe
49、rs Chemical Family: inorganic sulfide Chemical Formula: H2S Normal Physical State: highly toxic, colorless gas, slightly heavier than air. Vapor density = 1.19 (air = 1.00). H2S may collect in low-lying areas or confined spaces. Auto-Ignition Temperature: 500 degrees F (260C) Flash Point: -76.4 degrees F (-60.2C) Melting Point: -117.2 degrees F (-82.9C) Flammable Limits: 4.3% 46% vapor by volume in air Solubility: soluble in water and oil; solubility decreases as the temperature of the liquid inc
