Hydrogen sulfide exposure presents many frightening symptoms. Sometimes it’s too late for preventative measures and you must treat the immediate symptoms. When that happens, you must act fast. While treatment is best left to the professionals, there are a few early treatment options for hydrogen sulfide exposure.
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Workplace Safety to Prevent Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
If you work around gas, crude oil, or decomposing materials, there’s a good chance you’ve received some degree of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exposure. This toxic gas is a fundamental part of several industrial processes, including water treatment, paper production, farming, and petroleum processing. That’s why it’s important to follow these workplace safety...
Symptoms of H2S Exposure Illustrated
Previously, we described the symptoms of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) exposure. However, H2S exposure can be difficult to understand. That’s why we created this chart to educate workers and better illustrate the dangers of this deadly gas.
Our chart is measured in PPM (parts per million)....
Symptoms of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
You’re walking to the next spot on your maintenance route when you get a whiff of rotten eggs that makes your nose hairs stand on end. It only lasts for a second, so you don’t think much of it. What you didn’t realize was that an unseen gas paralyzed your nose.
Signs of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
How can you tell if there’s hydrogen sulfide (H2S) nearby? Although it smells like rotten eggs at first, high concentrations quickly paralyze your sense of smell. Hydrogen sulfide is colorless and tends to amass in dark, enclosed places. There’s no way to identify deadly pockets of gas without scientific instruments. So, how...
Who Is at Risk of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure?
Hydrogen sulfide is a deadly compound. You should find out if your workplace has a risk of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exposure. Some occupations in North Dakota have a much higher potential for H2S exposure
Oil Field Workers and Hydrogen Sulfide ExposureThroughout the area, there...
What is Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure?
A hidden toxin lurks beneath our feet. It fills our sewers and belches from oil refineries. It is highly corrosive and flammable. As a gas, it is colorless and smells like rotten eggs in trace amounts. At high concentrations, it’s nearly unnoticeable until the worst symptoms take effect. Its name is hydrogen...
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Exposure
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a colorless and highly flammable gas, which smells like rotten eggs at low levels. On the other hand, the gas has a sweet odor at higher levels and can sometimes go undetected through smell. Hydrogen sulfide is naturally produced by decaying organic matter. It is common in oil...
Work Injury
Question: I got injured at work. Is there any way that someone is responsible for my expenses and lost income?
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Answer: I'm assuming your employer is covered by Workforce Safety and Insurance (Worker's Compensation). If that is the case, then you have a claim for benefits under that...
