Safety
Protecting Construction Workers from the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrogen Sulfide or H2S or sour gas, is the second most common cause of workplace gas inhalation fatalities. Make sure employee training is up-to-date so they know where it occurs and the symptoms to look for if it does.
By Chris Detillier
March 25, 2020
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Safety
by Chris Detillier
Chris Detillier, COSS/COSM, is a master trainer, helping to onboard and teach new instructors on how to facilitate PEC training products. Chris also serves as a lead subject matter expert in industry-specific content for the training product development group. Detillier holds degrees in Science Petroleum Technology and Science Safety Technology from Nicholls State University.
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