Anyone working in the oilfield or petrochemical industry - even for a short time - is aware of the many potential hazards present in exploration, production and refining facilities. To work safely around hydrogen sulfide, everyone must be aware of its properties and characteristics. This program teaches participants to recognize when hydrogen sulfide is present in the work area and how to take necessary precautions to work with hydrogen sulfide safely.

Topics covered include:

  • What is hydrogen sulfide?
  • Contingency plans
  • Safe work practices
  • Properties and characteristics
  • Emergency response
  • Recognition and detection
  • Engineering controls
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)

This course does not include respiratory evaluations or fit tests. However, these services are available upon request and at an additional cost.


Benton & Associates serves a number of clients coast-to-coast and can accommodate your training needs regardless of your location.

For information on local training, pricing and availability, please click HERE to view the South Plains College Workforce Development Catalog containing our Safety/Risk Management courses.

For information regarding specialized or on-site training, please contact Freddie Reyna, Director of Safety Services, at (806) 783-9944 or by e-mail at freddie@bentonconsultants.com.