H2S Safety Services in Grande Prairie
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is produced when there is a microbial breakdown of organic materials occurring in the absence of oxygen. It’s commonly found during crude oil and natural gas drilling and production processes, as well as in wastewater treatment and utility facilities and sewers. You can recognize it by its rotten egg smell though smell should not be used as a standard for gas detection. H2S has a similar toxicity level to carbon monoxide and should be carefully monitored to prevent accidents, even death, from happening. Ensure you have a good plan for gas detection and H2S safety in your Grande Prairie workplace.
Short term symptoms include:
Headaches
Nausea
Convulsions
Eye and skin irritation
Long term symptoms include:
Unconsciousness
Headaches
Reduced attention span
Reduced motor functioning
Delayed pulmonary edema
While H2S does not accumulate in your body, repeated and prolonged exposure may cause symptoms including:
| Low Levels of H2S Exposure | Moderate levels of H2S Exposure | Repeated Exposure |
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| Skin rashes that could be painful | Headaches | Convulsions |
| Irritated eyes | Loss of appetite | Coma |
| Low blood pressure | Brain and heart damage | |
| Weight loss | Death |
Known for our quick response times and 24-hour, on-site service, Priority Safety Services & Rentals Ltd understands the dangers of H2S and acts quickly to protect your employees. As part of our H2S safety services in Grande Prairie, we have fully equipped air trailers to serve you with continuous gas monitoring along with supervision from highly trained personnel to ensure everyone on your team stays safe while they complete their work.
We take good care of our equipment and also excel in contingency planning when it comes to H2S safety and gas detection. We are based in Grande Prairie but provide services throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Ways to Reduce Your Risk of H2S Exposure in Workplace
Sometimes there is no way to completely remove yourself from working in areas that may contain a risk of coming in contact with H2S but there are ways to prevent an accident from happening or minimizing exposure if something were to happen. These include:
Make sure your workplace has a comprehensive prevention emergency response plan.
High-risk areas should be well-ventilated and include a warning sign, including descriptions of symptoms.
Air should be monitored, with both personal monitors worn on your person and permanently installed gas monitors.
Areas with sources of gas should be closed, locked, and with signage.
Our H2S Safety Services
Our H2S safety services can be customized to fit your exact needs no matter how big or small the job may be. We have experience with the following types of situations:
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Plant turnarounds
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Drilling/service rigs
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Pipeline and construction projects
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Pulp and paper projects
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Confined space entry
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High-angle rescue
At Priority Safety Services & Rentals Ltd, your safety is our top priority, but we also strive to keep the surrounding area safe. You can trust us to take immediate action and follow all of the proper safety protocols should a problem ever occur. Contact us to learn more about our H2S safety services in Grand Prairie, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
