Empower Your Team with Practical, Proven Hydrogen Safety Skills
This 3-day expert-led training offers hands-on, in-person learning with real-world case studies, peer discussions, and the opportunity to earn a Fundamental Hydrogen Safety Credential. Taught by CHS and experts from the Hydrogen Safety Panel, the course builds practical hydrogen safety knowledge based on more than 700 years of industry experience.
Program Highlights
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Immersive, expert-led training.
Participate in immersive, in-person training led by world-class hydrogen safety experts, giving your team practical knowledge they can apply immediately.
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Tailored insights and solutions.
Engage with customized case studies and guided discussions that deliver solutions directly aligned with your industry and team needs.
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Foundational knowledge with applied practice.
Blend core hydrogen safety principles with practical application, creating a recognized pathway to validate employee expertise while ensuring vendors and subcontractors meet the same safety expectations.
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Consistent organizational safety baseline.
Establish a consistent safety baseline* across your workforce to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and build a shared safety culture.
*Establishing a consistent safety baseline results in reducing risk to your people, assets, business, and reputation.
FAQs
Who should take this 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.
How does this training benefit you and your organization?
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.
Where is the training located?
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.
Who are your instructors?
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.
Can I customize the training content?
What will I earn at the end of the training?
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.
How can I learn more about the CHS Fundamentals of Hydrogen Safety Credential?
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.
Topics
What topics are covered in the Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training?
- Properties and Hazards
- Facility Design
- Equipment and Components
- Metal Compatibility and Embrittlement
- System Operation, Inspection & Maintenance
- Liquid Systems
- Safety Planning
This training contains an introduction, course material, case studies, group activities, and knowledge checks to create an interactive and applied learning experience that builds competence in hydrogen safety.
Included in the base training program:
- The Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training covers content from the following CHS courses:
- ELA 202 Properties and Hazards of Hydrogen
- ELA 203 Safety Planning for Hydrogen Projects
- ELA 204 Safety Considerations for Hydrogen Facility Design and Construction
- ELA 205 Safety Considerations for Hydrogen System Components
- ELA 206 Safety Considerations for Liquid Hydrogen Systems
- ELA 207 Material Compatibility Design Considerations for Hydrogen Systems
- ELA 208 Hydrogen System Operation
- ELA 209 Hydrogen System Maintenance and Inspection
- As a bonus, participants will be provided with access to the associated eLearning online content.
- Digital Participant Guides will be provided, which include key slide content, activities, and case studies.
- This training will provide participants with the opportunity and the knowledge needed to pass the CHS Fundamental Hydrogen Safety Credential exam.
Group Pricing
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| Membership Type * | Training Fee ** | Minimum / Maximum Seat Count |
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Base Price |
$2,600 / person |
23 / 30 |
| CHS Executive Member |
$2,288 / person (net 12% discount) |
23 / 35 (last five seats are free) |
| CHS Government Member |
$2,340 / person (net 10% discount) |
23 / 30 |
| CHS Industry Member |
$2,392 / person (net 8% discount) |
23 / 30 |
Not part of an organization? Email us at CHS@aiche.org to learn about the periodic openings available for individual participants.
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