Health & Safety Training
Introduction To Hydrogen Safety Practices (Level 2)
Description
This qualification aims to assist individuals in the Gas and Hydrogen infrastructure industry, whether already working or aspiring to do so, by demonstrating their comprehension of maintaining safety standards and recognizing the importance of safety in hydrogen-related work.
Deepen your understanding, refine your skills, and gain confidence in applying your knowledge to more advanced challenges in real-world scenarios.
Progression Opportunities
Successful delegates will gain the opportunity to progress onto the level 3 Award in Hydrogen Safety Practices, and gain increased employment prospects within the Gas and Hydrogen infrastructure industry
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, although prior achievement of the Level 1 Hydrogen Safety Practices would be preferred.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals working in or striving to work within the Gas and Hydrogen infrastructure industry.
Course Duration
3 Days
Location
On-Site
Course Content
This course covers:
Unit 1 – Hydrogen Fundamentals
- Characteristics and behaviour of hydrogen
- What an energy carrier is
- Hydrogen as an energy carrier
- Comparing hydrogen to other energy carriers
- The processes for hydrogen production
- Safety concerns in transporting hydrogen
- Challenges for hydrogen storage and transportation
- Regulatory requirements for storing or transporting hydrogen
- Safety protocols needed when transporting or storing hydrogen
- Key climate and energy targets & how they relate to hydrogen
- Regulations and legislation that relate to hydrogen as an energy carrier
- The potential of including hydrogen as part of an energy infrastructure
- Opportunities and challenges for the use of hydrogen
Unit 2 – Introduction to Hydrogen Safety
- The objective of conducting risk assessments and method statements specifically for hydrogen storage and transportation
- Legal obligations regarding risk assessments and method statements related to hydrogen storage and transportation
- Consequences of failing to prevent accidents and illnesses in the workplace during hydrogen storage and transportation activities
- Typical hazards and potential risks associated with hydrogen storage and transportation
- Reasons for prioritizing safe manual handling in the workplace, particularly when dealing with hydrogen storage and transportation
- Potential injuries and health issues that can arise from improper manual handling techniques in the context of hydrogen-related activities
- Responsibilities of employees as stipulated by current legislation and official guidance
- The importance of utilizing site safety equipment while handling materials and equipment associated with hydrogen storage and transportation
- Primary categories of substances classified as hazardous to health according to current regulations
- Common health risks that can arise when working with hydrogen
- Significance of proper storage practices for combustibles and chemicals
- The various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when handling hazardous materials in order to mitigate risks to health
- Potential ways in which injuries can occur due to the movement and storage of hydrogen
- The significance of having safeguards in place in areas where plant, machinery, and equipment are being used for hydrogen-related activities
- Eliminating or controlling risks associated with working around plant, machinery, or equipment used for storage and transportation of hydrogen
- Hazard warning signs and symbols commonly used when operating, working with, or in close proximity to hydrogen-related activities
Method of Assessment
End of course knowledge test
Certification
TLM Level 2 Award in Hydrogen Safety Practices
