HSE 167 – Storage, Handling & Disposal of Chemical Substances
08 – 12 Mar 2020 Venue: Dubai, U.A.E.

HSE 167 – Storage, Handling & Disposal of Chemical Substances<br /> 08 – 12 Mar 2020	        Venue: Dubai, U.A.E.

HSE 167 – Storage, Handling & Disposal of Chemical Substances
08 – 12 Mar 2020 Venue: Dubai, U.A.E.

 
Course Information
1VenueDubai, U.A.E.
2Date08 - 12 Mar 2020
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INTRODUCTION

This course for non-specialists requiring an introduction to potential hazards when dealing with chemicals.    Every effort is made to simplify  the presentation by minimising the use of scientific terms and by providing real life examples.

After outlining chemical properties of a wide variety of substances found throughout industrial processes details are given of:

  • storage facilities,  design so as to comply with legal requirements
  • precautions to be taken when handling chemicals and related substances
  • Techniques aimed a minimising the risk of exposure,  personal  protective equipment and methods for treating chemical releases.

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

Attendees will be made aware of:

  • potential hazards arising from chemicals and workplace substances
  • potential consequences arising from exposure
  • methods for assessing risks
  • safe storage, handling and disposal techniques

The course includes opportunities for classroom workshops for assessing potential hazards.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Engineer, Operators and Safety personnel  with limited chemical knowledge
  • Managers & Supervisors of sites where chemicals are stored and handled

PROGRAM

Day One

Properties of chemicals

  • Introduction
  • Classification of substances
  • The physical state of dangerous substances
  • Occupational health hazards & occupational hygiene practice
  • Harmful substances
  • Toxic chemicals, Thresholds for airborne contaminants
  • Other harmful substances
  • Storage and disposal of hazardous substances
  • Precautions to achieve safe storage

Day Two

Storage Methods

  • Good storage and housekeeping
  • Precautions to achieve safe storage
  • Precautions with specific substances
  • Storage of hazardous substances
  • Storage of hazardous substance in packages
  • Bulk chemical stores
  • Highly flammable liquids & liquefied petroleum gas
  • Special precautions for the storage of liquefied petroleum gases

Day Three

Storage methods continues

  • Storage facilities for flammable liquids
  • Electrical hazards in storage areas
  • Storage of flammable liquids in containers
  • Compressed gases
  • The dangers when using organic solvents

Day Four

Safe working with chemical substances

  • Solvents
  • Peroxides
  • Corrosive chemicals
  • Production activities involving chemicals

Day Five

Planning for  emergencies

  • The handling of emergencies
  • A typical emergency site plan structure
  • Site emergency organisation
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