Question

Describe how the chemical characteristics, production methods, uses, and associated unique hazards of hydrogen can affect the safety of an environmental health and safety (EHS) and fire science (FS) professional

Answer 1

Health effects of hydrogen on fire science professional are as follows :-

As hydrogen is an extremely flammable gas therefore many reactions may cause fire or explosion . If high concentration of hydrogen is inhaled then it may cause oxygen-deficient environment in the body of fire science professional.

It also causes dizziness, headache, ringing in ear, drowsiness etc. If inhaled in excessive amount. Skin Colour may also change to blue in excessive exposure to hydrogen.

Some of the physical danger is that the gas mixes easily with air & forms explosive mixtures which are hazardous.

Heating of hydrogen may cause violent explosion so it must always be kept in mind.

Hydrogen creates oxygen deficient environment if it is present in air & may lead to unconsciousness or even death.

Hydrogen is 0.15% of earth's crust. It is well dispersed in air & do not cause any as such adverse effects on plants & animals. The only adverse effects on animals is creating oxygen-deficient environment that too if exposed to excessive amount of hydrogen.

Hence these are the hazards in which hydrogen may affect safety of EHS & FS professional.