Hydrogen safety for first responders

About This Course

The main objectives of the educational materials are to stress the specificities of hydrogen as a new energy carrier during its production, transport, delivery and use; to teach First Responders about the potential risks and hazards of hydrogen compared to traditional fuels (natural gas, petrol, propane, etc.); and to introduce First Responders to new FCH systems, infrastructures, associated risks, accident and incident scenarios and RCS.

Course content

Introduction to hydrogen and FC applications

Hydrogen properties relevant to safety

Safety of hydrogen storage

Harm criteria for people and environment, damage criteria for structures and equipment

Unignited hydrogen releases, their prevention and mitigation

Sources of hydrogen ignition and prevention measures

Hydrogen fires

Dealing with hydrogen explosions

Hazards of hydrogen use indoors

Emergency response guide

Case studies: intervention strategy and tactics

Operational training

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