Training

  • Hydrogen safety training should be provided to all employees who handle hydrogen or related materials. 
  • Appropriate training plans should be developed after identifying potential job hazards
    • Periodic retraining should be provided
    • Additional training is needed whenever new or modified equipment or information is introduced
  • All staff who will work with hydrogen should be adequately trained on hydrogen safety procedures and should understand:
    • Hydrogen properties and behavior
    • Safety requirements for working with or around hydrogen
    • Hydrogen equipment inspection, operation, and maintenance
    • Procedures for handling hydrogen leaks and spills, and the appropriate actions to be taken in case of fire
    • Emergency notification and evacuation/response policies and procedures
  • Ongoing reminders of critical information can be communicated in the workplace using a variety of methods including periodic publishing of the details of hydrogen systems, labels and signs, and safety bulletins.
  • All staff should be trained and encouraged to report any safety concerns they observe with any equipment or system in their workplace.