Basic H2S Training - OPITO Approved
Course Content
The OPITO standard Basic H2S Training covers the emergency response competency requirements and provides details of training required for personnel working in potential H2S environments. This training covers the characteristics of hydrogen sulphide gas and the potential physiological effects of exposure as well as the use of H2S detection equipment and escape breathing apparatus
Course Content
The OPITO standard Basic H2S Training covers the emergency response competency requirements and provides details of training required for personnel working in potential H2S environments. This training covers the characteristics of hydrogen sulphide gas and the potential physiological effects of exposure as well as the use of H2S detection equipment and escape breathing apparatus
Target Audience:
1. Target Audience: The H2S training programme is for personnel that are or could be, working in an environment that could become contaminated by H2S gas.
2. Delegate pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites.
3. Duration: 4-6 hours
4. Validity: 2 years
5. Certification: Basic H2S Training Course Certificate issued by Solas Marine Services.
6. Approved Standard: OPITO
7. Health Prerequisites: All delegates will be asked to complete a standard medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
8. This course has two assessments – Theory and Practical.
- If theoretical assessment is done online, the delegate has to undergo practical assessment within 90 days at our facility in Business Bay, Dubai, U.A.E.
- Successful completion of online assessment leads to a certificate valid for 90 days. Upon completion of practical assessment in Dubai at our facility, the delegate receives a valid 2 year certificate from the date of theoretical assessment.


