Hydrogen Sulfide - Standards
Standards
Hydrogen sulfide exposure addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to hydrogen sulfide.
OSHA Standards
Hydrogen Sulfide - Additional Resources
Hydrogen Sulfide - Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Industry-Specific Resources
Hydrogen Sulfide - Evaluating and Controlling Exposure
Hydrogen Sulfide - Evaluating and Controlling Exposure
Evaluating and Controlling Exposure
Hydrogen Sulfide - Hydrogen Sulfide in Workplaces
Hydrogen Sulfide - Hydrogen Sulfide in Workplaces
Hydrogen Sulfide in Workplaces
Hydrogen Sulfide - Hazards
Hydrogen Sulfide - Hazards
Hazards
Health Hazards
Hydrogen sulfide gas causes a wide range of health effects. Workers are primarily exposed to hydrogen sulfide by breathing it. The effects depend on how much hydrogen sulfide you breathe and for how long. Exposure to very high concentrations can quickly lead to death.
Short-term (also called acute) symptoms and effects are shown below:
Hydrogen Sulfide - Overview
Hydrogen Sulfide - Overview
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Overview
Highlights
Hydrogen sulfide is one of the leading causes of workplace gas inhalation deaths in the United States.