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Hazardous Materials Handling and Storage Safety
Sector:
Chemicals & Process – Safety and Loss Prevention
Technical Focus Area:
Process Safety & Loss Prevention
About the Course
This course provides practical training in hazardous materials handling and storage safety, covering how chemicals are stored, handled, and transported safely within a facility. It is designed for professionals responsible for chemical storage and handling operations.
Participants examine chemical compatibility, storage tank and container safety, and safe handling procedures, building the practical skills needed to reduce the risk of releases, fires, and reactive incidents. Case examples illustrate hazardous materials incidents and lessons learned.
Learning Milestones
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Assess chemical compatibility for storage and handling decisions.
- Apply safe storage practices for hazardous materials.
- Design handling procedures that minimize exposure risk.
- Identify labeling and documentation requirements for hazardous materials.
- Support emergency response planning for storage areas.
- Audit hazardous materials storage and handling compliance.
Professional Audience
This course is ideal for professionals responsible for hazardous materials management, including:
- HSE professionals
- Warehouse and storage facility managers
- Process and plant engineers
- Logistics and transport professionals handling chemicals
- Site supervisors overseeing chemical storage areas
Modular Syllabus
Hazardous Materials Fundamentals
- Hazard classification systems
- Chemical property considerations for storage
- Regulatory requirements for hazardous materials
- Safety data sheet interpretation
- Common hazardous materials risk factors
Course Dates & Prices
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