A permittee of a well is required by law to ensure that all employees, including drilling contractors or other independent contractors, who are involved in drilling, completing, testing, producing, repair, workover or servicing on an H2S well have been trained regarding:
The properties and effects of H2S.
Effects of H2S on materials.
Emergency escape procedures.
Location and use of safety equipment, briefing areas, detection and warning systems.
Corrective actions, shut-in procedures, well ignition procedures and how to notify off-site public authorities identified in the contingency plan.