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  • H2S Exposure Limits and Health Effects Chart

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    The document provides exposure limits and health effects information for hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It lists time-weighted average exposure limits of 10 ppm for 8 hours and 15 ppm for 15 minutes. The ceiling exposure limit is 20 ppm, above which respiratory protection is necessary. Health effects range from smelling the gas below 1 ppm, to irritation and loss of smell from 20-200 ppm, to loss of consciousness and potential death at levels over 500 ppm within hours or minutes depending on the concentration. The document emphasizes taking precautions and aiming for zero exposure through good work practices and wearing breathing apparatus any time exposure is possible.

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    The document provides exposure limits and health effects information for hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It lists time-weighted average exposure limits of 10 ppm for 8 hours and 15 ppm for 15 minutes. The ceiling exposure limit is 20 ppm, above which respiratory protection is necessary. Health effects range from smelling the gas below 1 ppm, to irritation and loss of smell from 20-200 ppm, to loss of consciousness and potential death at levels over 500 ppm within hours or minutes depending on the concentration. The document emphasizes taking precautions and aiming for zero exposure through good work practices and wearing breathing apparatus any time exposure is possible.

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    H2S Exposure Limits and Health Effects Chart

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    The document provides exposure limits and health effects information for hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It lists time-weighted average exposure limits of 10 ppm for 8 hours and 15 ppm for 15 minutes. The ceiling exposure limit is 20 ppm, above which respiratory protection is necessary. Health effects range from smelling the gas below 1 ppm, to irritation and loss of smell from 20-200 ppm, to loss of consciousness and potential death at levels over 500 ppm within hours or minutes depending on the concentration. The document emphasizes taking precautions and aiming for zero exposure through good work practices and wearing breathing apparatus any time exposure is possible.

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    Exposure

    Limit
    H
    2
    S
    Level (ppm) Descriptions
    8-hours 10ppm
    Time-
    weighted
    Average
    (TWA)
    15
    Minutes
    15ppm
    TWA for up
    to 15
    minutes with
    1 hour in
    between
    exposures
    Ceiling 20ppm
    Never
    exceed
    without
    respiratory
    protection.
    MASK
    UP!!!!!!!
    CAUTION!!!!
    The accepted industry standard
    is to wear breathing apparatus
    any time a risk of exposure
    exists.
    Good work practices should aim
    for ZERO exposure to H
    2
    S!!!!!
    H
    2
    S Exposure Possible Health effects
    Less than 1ppm You can smell it
    10ppm
    No known adverse health effects for most people
    Respiratory protection is required beyond this level
    20-200ppm
    Eye and respiratory tract irritation & loss of smell
    Headache and nausea
    200-500ppm
    Above effects but sooner and more severe
    Loss of breathing and death within hours
    500-700ppm
    Affects the central nervous system
    Loss of reasoning, loss of balance,
    unconsciousness and breathing to stop within
    minutes
    700-1000ppm
    Immediate loss of consciousness
    Permanent brain damage and death if not rescued
    immediately

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