CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training

The CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training is designed for professionals whose roles involve working with hydrogen equipment and systems. 

Individuals strengthen their professional knowledge and advance their careers, while organizations build a workforce equipped to manage hydrogen safely and responsibly.

Note: Participants may choose to complete the final exam to earn the  CHS Fundamental Hydrogen Safety Credential, awarded to those who complete the training and pass the final exam. 

This training is more than an educational program—it's a strategic investment in safety, leadership, and organizational resilience.

• For individuals: Gain practical, real-world skills to recognize and mitigate risks, enhance your confidence in critical decision-making, and earn the CHS Fundamental Hydrogen Safety Credential, validating your expertise in a rapidly growing energy sector.
• For organizations: Establish a strong, consistent baseline of hydrogen safety knowledge across your workforce. Strengthen your organization's ability to prevent incidents, comply with evolving regulations, and demonstrate industry leadership in safety.  

With expert instructors and collaborative group discussions, participants will explore real-world scenarios, align on best practices, and apply solutions directly to their roles and workplaces. 

The training is typically hosted at the requester's facility for maximum convenience and relevance. On occasion, CHS partners with third-party venues to host regional training sessions for individuals and smaller groups of employees from different organizations. 

Facilities should be equipped for audio and visual presentations, with tables arranged for interactive group activities. Participants are expected to bring their own laptops.

On-site training minimizes downtime, tailors the learning environment to your operations, maximizes participation across your team, and avoids additional costs.

The course is taught by experts from the Center for Hydrogen Safety and members of the Hydrogen Safety Panel, a distinguished group with over 800 years of combined hydrogen safety experience in industry.

Learn directly from the field’s leading authorities, gaining insights drawn from decades of hands-on safety leadership and practical applications across industries. 

Dave Farese

Dave Farese owns and operates Durham Consulting LLC, which provides expert advice for hydrogen and hydrogen systems. Dave retired from Air Products and Chemicals in 2023 after a 34-year career. Prior to retirement, Dave was the Technical Manager for Operations supporting Hydrogen for Mobility (H2fM) and Advanced Systems. This role consisted of providing technical support to the Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams, particularly for hydrogen refueling stations and new uses of hydrogen as a fuel.

Dave also participates in several codes and standards efforts and is a principal member of the NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, Technical Committee. He has been a member of the Hydrogen Safety Panel for 20 years and holds over 20 U.S. patents in the areas of hydrogen fueling and high-pressure compression.

Gary Stottler

Gary Stottler is a member of the Hydrogen Safety Panel, a registered professional engineer, and a consultant in the alternative energy/hydrogen infrastructure space. He retired from General Motors LLC after a 36-year career, including 18 years supporting GM's Fuel Cell program, and managing the deployment of GM's Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles in the "Project Driveway" fleet and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) projects related to fuel cells.

In addition, Gary led a range of Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure projects in support of the demonstration and commercialization of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles and supported SAE, NFPA, CSA, and ISO standards development related to hydrogen safety and hydrogen infrastructure. His responsibilities included development and delivery of hydrogen vehicle safety training for first responders throughout the northeast USA.

 

Larry Moulthrop

Larry Moulthrop started working with hydrogen systems in 1978. A chemical engineer, Larry provides hydrogen systems safety guidance to industry, research labs, and consumers. Larry joined the Hydrogen Safety Panel in 2014, and since then has participated in many panel reviews as well as the development of online / in-person training modules and webinars for the Center for Hydrogen Safety.

As a hydrogen safety expert, Larry has contributed to NFPA 2, the Hydrogen Technologies Code; ISO 19880, Hydrogen Fueling Stations; the water electrolysis system product standards ISO 22734 and CSA B22734; and other industry safety standards.

Leveraging 18 years of electrohemical engineering systems experience at General Electric and United Technologies, Larry co-founded Proton Energy Systems in 1996 to develop and build commercial PEM-based water electrolysis packaged systems. From 2010 - 2016 he also managed operations of Proton's electrolysis-supplied hydrogen fueling station and the fleet of fuel cell vehicles attached to it. Larry retired from Proton in 2016, prior to its acquisition by Nel ASA. 

Larry has 22 issued U.S. patents in the areas of PEM electrochemical cell design and hydrogen system architecture through his prior work with Proton, General Electric, and United Technologies. 

 

Livio Gambone

Livio Gambone has been a member of the Hydrogen Safety Panel for over ten years and supports hydrogen fuel system design, performance, safety, and codes and standards consultation through his private consulting firm. Livio was formally the head of the hydrogen storage and fuel cell team at Nikola Corportation, responsible for the key hydrogen propulsion systems on the Nikola Tre fuel cell electric Class 8 truck. Prior to Nikola, Livio led the hydrogen testing and certification activities at Powertech Labs and CSA Group. 

Livio is the convener of several ISO standards related to hydrogen fueling connectors, fuel tanks, and TPRDs.

Tom Drube

The design of cryogenic liquid hydrogen systems has been a centerpiece to Tom Drube's 36+ years of equipment design experience. Tom retired from Chart Industries in 2025. He has designed equipment for all the major hydrogen gas producers and the space program. Tom has been active in the Compressed Gas Association's (CGA's) Hydrogen Technology, Standards Council, Bulk Distribution and Natural Gas Committees. He has also been a contributor to NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, and NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code. He has been a Hydrogen Safety Panel member since 2022.

Tom has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Technology Management from the University of Minnesota. He is a Chart Engineering Fellow, Registered Professional Engineer, and holds 29 US patents.

Absolutely. CHS collaborates with organizations to adapt training content to their unique operational challenges, environments, and safety priorities.

Customized training ensures your team receives highly relevant, actionable knowledge that delivers immediate value to your organization.

Participants in this training will gain a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen’s properties—both gaseous and liquid—and how they compare to conventional fuels. They will learn to:

• Recognize the unique hazards associated with hydrogen.
• Explore essential safety design principles and emergency system considerations.
• Apply best practices for maintenance and operational safety.
• Understand hydrogen's interactions with metals, including the phenomenon of hydrogen embrittlement, and how to select appropriate materials for hydrogen service. 
• Examine the design and construction of gas storage vessels, compressors, piping, and relief devices. 
• Develop a strong safety culture, implement effective risk mitigation strategies, and create robust safety plans for hydrogen-related projects.

At the conclusion of the program, participants are also qualified to take the Fundamentals of Hydrogen Safety Credential final exam (requiring a passing score of 80%) and will earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) upon completing each course unit.

Participants may choose to complete the final exam to earn the CHS Fundamentals of Hydrogen Safety Credential, awarded to those who complete the training and pass the exam. Participants can learn more about the credential at this link.