Chemical and hazardous material storage and handling necessitate adherence to a wide range of rules as well as the use of specialized technological facilities, procedures, and equipment to guarantee safe and appropriate management. This course covers the legal framework pertaining to the safe handling of chemicals and offers a useful approach for evaluating their qualities. Along with methods for evaluating facilities and specialized equipment required for the safe and efficient storage and transport of hazardous chemicals, this course offers practical instructions for the identification, segregation, and movement of chemicals.

Course Objectives:

The course will provide expert advice aimed at reducing the potential hazards and either removing risks or minimizing the potential consequences in the event of an incident. It will develop provide a practical guideline for the evaluation and general design of operations used for the safe and effective storage and handling of chemicals. It will cover a range of industrial scenarios. These practical case studies and exercises will provide the participants with the necessary knowledge and guides for the right and safe handling of chemicals in petroleum sites.

At the end of the course, the delegates will be able to:

Refer to the relevant regulations regarding chemical handling and hazardous material.
Determine the characteristic of a wide range of hazardous substances.
Minimize the risk of their hazardous potential being released.
Do the basic design and layout for good storage and handling procedures.
Perform safe operations involving bulk storage, transfer, and handling.
Manage incidents involving the release of hazardous substances.
Prepare and use the relevant procedures when dealing with chemical spillages.
Prepare the reports for submission to the relevant authorities.
Prepare and use the safe disposal procedures for unwanted substances

Who Should Attend?

Senior managers, leaders, and supervisors involved in the procurement,
transportation, storage, and handling of chemicals, but particularly
hazardous chemicals.
The operation, maintenance, and inspection officers.
Chemical process engineers, safety engineers, and
Quality control specialists, including chemical laboratories

Course Outlines:

INTRODUCTION

The Relevance of ISO 14001 EMS, and OHSAS 18001 - IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION, AND PROPERTIES OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

Hazardous Chemicals Definitions
Health Hazard
Physical Hazard
Hazard Rating
Hazard Classes
Classification of Chemicals:
Methods of Classification
Solids, liquids, gases
Flammable & Explosive Chemicals
Inorganic and organic materials
Oxidants and reducing agents.
Physical Properties of Chemicals
Hazard Classification Systems
Fire Hazards
Toxicity Hazard
Corrosive Hazard
Chemical Reactivity Hazard

EXPOSURE HAZARDS & HEALTH AFFECTS CHEMICALS

Overview
Routes of Entry
Acute Effects
Chronic Effects
Exposure Definitions, Limits & Calculations
Health Effects of Chemicals
Eyewash
Emergency Shower
Medical Consultation

CHEMICAL & HAZARD LABELLING

Overview
Chemical Labeling
Hazard Identification System
Warning Systems

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

Overview
MSDS Content
How to Read MSDSs and Understand Them.
Exercise-1: A group discussion of some MSDSs of Typical Chemicals used
Exercise-2: Selected participants will be required to read and explain for the others some MSDSs

STORAGE OF CHEMICALS

Overview
Chemicals Compatibility
Bulk Chemical Storage Facilities
Storage of Flammable & Explosive Chemicals
Storage of Compressed Gas & Cryogenics
Specialized Storage Requirements
Common Mistakes in Chemical Storage
Case Study

GENERAL RULES & PRECUATIONS OF CHEMICAL HANDLING

Overview
Work Practice Controls
Basic Chemical Handling
Handling of Compressed Gas
Working Alone
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Fire Precautions
Warning Notices & Security
Good Housekeeping
Case Study: to show some common wrong actions & ask the participants to propose the correct safety procedures.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing
Introduction

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