Advanced Chemical Handling Safety
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Advanced Chemical Handling Safety Course
Introduction:
Participants in this course will be introduced to the fundamental elements of the industrial health approach, which aims to minimize exposure to hazardous substances during chemical handling. The course provides an overview of the potential hazards associated with working with chemicals. It covers essential information about chemical properties, potential health risks, storage facilities, handling procedures, protective equipment, and methods for managing chemical releases. Trainers will offer advice with the following objectives in mind:
1. Reducing potential hazards
2. Mitigating risks in the event of an incident
3. Minimizing the consequences
The course also includes information on emergency planning and response in the event of a major incident.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the program, participants will understand:
- The characteristics of chemical hazards
- How to minimize the risk of their hazardous potential being released.
- Basic design and layout for good storage and handling procedures.
- Safe operations involving bulk storage, transfer and handling.
- How to deal with incidents involving the release of chemical.
- Procedures for dealing with spillages.
- Reporting requirements to relevant authorities.
- Safe disposal procedures for unwanted substances.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for non-specialists requiring an introduction to chemical hazards. Operators and Engineers with limited chemical knowledge. Managers & Supervisors of sites where chemicals are stored and handled and who wish to refresh their know-how.
Course Outlines:
- Introduction
- Safety and Safety Management
- Industrial Hazardous
- Chemical hazardous materials
- Chemical Toxicity
- Carcinogens
- Highly toxic
- other toxic materials
- Sensitizer, Corrosive Chemicals
- Irritants, Protection from corrosives
- Physical hazards
- Properties of flammable liquids
- Hazards of metals
- OSHA regulations
- Chemical material hazards
- Hazards Communications
- HAZCOM
- Hazardous materials communications
- Labels
- Placards
- Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Hazardous materials work practices
- Transportation
- Packaging
- Handling
- Storage
- Emergency Response plans and procedures
- Confined space entry
- Personal protective equipment