H2S can kill so treat it with extreme CAUTION No. XX.XX.XX No. 11.10.2009 INCIDENT SEVERITY = NEAR MISS INCIDENT POTENTIAL = FATALITY INCIDENT DESCRIPTION Well Test Unit #7 MBPS Acting senior operator went to take a surface sample and opened up the sample point without masking up, he was stopped immediately and told to wear his mask, it was likely there was no gas or pressure at surface, only water returns, PH# 6. INITIAL FINDINGS/LEARNINGS Inadequate PPE Inadequate procedures Lack of attention to situation Proper PPE must be used when H2S is present Buddy system to be applied    H2S can kill so treat it with extreme CAUTION Petroleum Development Oman