Course Overview:
What You Will Learn:
- Gas Properties: Understanding the physical and chemical properties of H2S (Sour Gas).
- Respiratory Protection: Hands-on training with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA).
- Gas Detection: How to use and interpret electronic monitors and tube-type detectors.
- Rescue Techniques: executing a drag rescue and revival strategies in a toxic environment.
Training Details:
- Location: 20204 110 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB (Easy access from Anthony Henday & Yellowhead Trail).
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours (includes practical component).
- Certification: Upon successful completion (80% minimum on both theory and practical components), you’ll receive a certificate.
- Re-certification: Required every three years.
- Prerequisites: All students must bring valid government-issued identification.
- Cancellations: 24-hour notice is required. Late arrivals or no-shows will forfeit the full course fee. Qualified substitutions are permitted up to the course start date.
Training Calendar:
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is H2S Alive the same as H2S Awareness?
A: No. H2S Alive is the industry-standard, 8-hour certification required for site access in the oil and gas industry. “Awareness” courses are typically shorter and do not meet the requirements of most major operators.
Q: Do I need to be clean-shaven for the course in Edmonton?
A: No, you do not need to be clean-shaven for the training course. However, you must be clean-shaven to achieve a proper face seal when working on a site that requires respiratory protection.
Q: Can I take H2S Alive online?
A: No. Energy Safety Canada mandates that the full H2S Alive course be delivered in-person to ensure proper training on breathing apparatus. (There is a “Blended” renewal option for eligible holders, which we also support).
