Course details

Overview ?

Course Introduction

The storage and safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials require compliance with a complex array of regulations and the use of specialized technical facilities, operations and equipment to ensure safe and proper management. This course provides a practical method of assessing the properties of chemicals and tracks the legislative framework that surrounds the safe management of these materials.

This course also provides practical guidelines for identification, segregation and Movement of chemicals, as well as methods for the evaluation of facilities and specialized equipment necessary for the safe and effective storage and transfer of hazardous 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 right and safe handling of chemicals in petroleum sites.

Course Certificate:

Certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total tuition hours of the course.

Who Should Attend?

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.

Course Outline:

DAY 1:

Introduction

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

DAY 2:

Exposure Hazards & Health Effects 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

DAY 3:

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 & Precautions 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 safe procedures _ Group discussion.

Personal Protection

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing
Introduction
Selection Criteria
Equipment / PPE Use
TRANSPORTATION OF CHEMICALS
Overview
Legislative requirements
Labels, Marking and Placards for packages, trucks and large containers
Containers
- Types
- Basic Design and Main Properties
- Inspection of Containers

Loading and Unloading
Compressed Gas Cylinder Transportation
Emergency Response
Case Histories of Hazardous Chemicals Mismanagement

DAY 4:

Chemical Waste Disposal

Hazardous Chemical Waste Disposal Policy
Chemical Safety
Chemical Waste
Basic procedures
Containers
Container condition
Container volumes & sizes
Labeling of containers
Disposal of empty containers
Storage of waste chemicals
Bulking or mixing of waste chemicals
Overpacking or boxing up of multiple chemical containers
Chemical removal request form
Hazard identification
Hazardous materials program
Case Study

Identification and Dealing with Unknown Chemicals

Classification of Chemicals
Unknown Chemical Identification Techniques
Basic Precautions and Methods of Dealing with Unknown Chemicals

DAY 5:

Chemicals Spill Response

Chemical Spills
Minor Chemical Spills
Emergency Chemical Spills
Spill of Solid, Liquid and Volatile Chemicals and Cleanup Procedures
Leaking Compressed Gas Cylinders & Vessels
Spill response equipment (contents, materials, compatibility, size, capacity, back-up,placement locations)

Spill Contingency Plan
Fires
Fire Plan (requirements, reactions, explosions, fire fighting methods)
Loss prevention procedures
Release of Toxic Gases
Levels of Protection (Level A, B, C, D)
Medical Emergencies
General first aid and Personal protection during 1st aid
Case Study & Group Exercise: Certain Chemical Spills (including Oil Spill), The Response & The Cleanup Procedures

Site Emergencies/Contingency Plan

Introduction
Preparation
Field Actions
Site and Work Preparation
Emergency Response Procedures
Evacuation
Leadership During an Emergency
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 basic design and layout for good storage and handling procedures
- Perform the safe operations involving bulk storage, transfer and handling
- Manage the 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
- Case Studies, Discussion, Last Day Review & Assessments