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DID YOU KNOW

HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) IS A


COLORLESS, FLAMMABLE GAS THAT
CAN BE DEADLY.
H2S may be present in oil and natural gas produced from wells with
sulfur and sulfides. H2S is colorless, and thus invisible to the naked eye,
and has the odor of rotten eggs. Before working at a site that could
produce H2S, ensure your personal protective equipment and H 2S
sensor are in good working order. Keep your face clean-shaven to

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ensure a safe seal in the event a respirator is necessary. Use personal
or permanent area sensors to monitor H2S levels before and during
operations. Know the evacuation routes and meeting points. And
remember — you must evacuate upwind, in the direction opposite the
wind is blowing. H H
At Halliburton, Priority No. 1 is safety.
You can find more safety tips at www.halliburton.com/HSE.
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

The Halliburton 10 to Zero Life Rules are a compilation of basic rules


that all Halliburton employees know and live by. These are key
components for identifying and managing the hazards in our business.

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