Qualified Individual for Liquid Hydrogen

The HSP has reviewed many safety plans for gaseous hydrogen. An emerging trend is the use of liquid (cryogenic) hydrogen in the commercial market, potentially near residential areas, for fueling hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Finding a “qualified” person to determine liquid hydrogen code compliance is difficult, and the skills necessary of such an individual are not well defined in the codes and standards. The HSP has developed this white paper as a tool for permitting agencies (e.g., authorities having jurisdiction, certifiers, and installers) to ensure qualified personnel have the necessary credentials.