Handling and storage of toxic and hazardous materials

Handling, storing and transportation of toxic and hazardous materials is one of the key processes for any successful petrochemical, chemical, manufacturing and research organization. Materials that are classified as toxic or hazardous are part of most processes in these industries, and it is of the highest importance that we understand their properties, the protective approaches and optimum ways of handling, storing and transporting them. This course presents in detail all the information required for the understanding of the nature and properties of such agents along with extensive description of optimum approaches and practices for the industrial users.

 

 

Objectives

In this program you will:

  • understand the importance of handling, storing and transporting such chemicals with safety
  • get an overview of classification systems for toxic and hazardous agents
  • understand how to respond in situations of emergency
  • familiarize with the physical, chemical and biological properties of most important toxic and hazardous compounds
  • familiarize with novel advances in the field and novel substitutes for important industrial toxic and hazardous compounds

 

 

Contents

  • Toxic compounds
  • Hazardous compounds
  • Explosive compounds
  • Carcinogenic agents
  • Classification systems [GHS, MSDS]
  • Transportation protocols and legislation [ADR, etc.]
  • Protective devices
  • Personal protective media
  • Accidents
  • Root cause analysis of incidents
  • Inspection and check lists
  • Non compatible compounds
  • Storage requirements
  • Accidents and response
  • Emergency teams
  • Recent developments
  • Ionic Liquids and other solvents
  • Sensors and detectors of toxic and hazardous compounds

 

 

Who should attend?

This course in intended for:

-          All professionals working in the chemical, petrochemical, oil, manufacturing, research and process industries with a need to understand the risks of toxic and hazardous compounds

-          Management members that would like to understand and employ practices for the optimum handling, storing and transportation of toxic and hazardous compounds in their organizations