Section outline
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Hydrogen (H2) Safety Training is crucial for ensuring the safe handling and use of hydrogen in various environments.
The course provides participants with the in-depth knowledge about the specific hazards of hydrogen required to ensure the safe design of hydrogen-handling facilities. The topics covered include hydrogen physical properties, materials, fire and explosions, consequence modelling, risk assessment, control and mitigation measures and regulations codes and standards applicable to hydrogen installations
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen safety, ensuring that all personnel are equipped to handle hydrogen safely and effectively.
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· Understand the unique properties of hydrogen, and how it differs from more common flammable gases such as natural gas.
· Recognise the different hazards presented by hydrogen and its carriers
· Understand the main factors influencing explosion hazards
· Develop an awareness of how physical effects modelling can be used to understand the consequences of accidental hydrogen releases.
· Develop an understanding of the hazards and risks associated with the use of hydrogen within the context of a new project design.
· Be aware of control and mitigation measures that can be used to reduce the risk in a variety of hydrogen applications.
· Be aware of the regulations and standards applicable to hydrogen installations -
• Physical and hazardous properties of hydrogen (gaseous and liquid), including the latest knowledge from research programs.
• Hazards presented by hydrogen, and other energy vectors.
• Material challenges for equipment in hydrogen service
• Review process safety incidents involving hydrogen and the learnings that have been derived from past accidents.
• Basics of fire and explosion science – the relevant physical properties, the causes of fires and explosions, and their consequences.
• Safety challenges associated with common and emerging uses of hydrogen in new energy applications.
• Awareness of the life cycle of process safety, from concept development to project execution. Overview of the types of study that should be considered.
• Common pitfalls of hydrogen risk assessments (e.g., leak frequency data and ignition probabilities).
• Layout considerations for hydrogen projects
• Overview of some prevention and mitigation measures (leak detection, passive fire protection, isolation, venting etc).
• Overview of some regulations, and the regulatory expectations, namely:
• Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR/ ATEX)
• Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH).
• Standards and industry guidance for hydrogen projects -
The target group for the hydrogen safety course typically includes:
- Engineers: Process, mechanical, chemical, and other discipline engineers involved in hydrogen projects
- Project Managers and Project Engineers: Those overseeing hydrogen-related projects and ensuring safety protocols are followed[
- HSE Professionals: Health, Safety, and Environment professionals responsible for workplace safety
- Students: Those studying engineering, environmental science, or related fields
- Operations Personnel: Staff directly handling hydrogen systems and equipment
- Consultants and Contractors: External experts providing advice and services related to hydrogen safety
- Public Authorities: Regulatory bodies and officials overseeing hydrogen safety standards