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 industry experience.

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

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.