- Title:
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Hydrogen Sulphide
- Date:
- December 2008
- Organisations
- FESA
- Authors:
- Higgins, Leith
- Location:
- Western Australia, WA, Australia
Overview
Hydrogen sulphide (or H2S) with its offensive smell resembling rotten eggs, is one of the most dangerous gases encountered. It has been responsible for more fatalities than all other toxic gases put together; and that includes carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
Be aware that hydrogen sulphide is so widespread that all fire services personnel can expect to encounter it at sometime in their career.
Includes occurrence, uses, toxic effects, rescue in confined spaces and exposures.
