COURSE OVERVIEW:

Chemical safety and compatibility are fundamental to the prevention of catastrophic incidents, fires, and explosions in industrial environments. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the hazards associated with the storage, handling, and processing of hazardous chemicals, focusing on the identification of reactive chemical risks. Participants will examine the physical and toxicological properties of various chemical classes to understand how they interact with human health, equipment materials, and other substances within a process facility.

The scope of this training details the systematic methods used to assess chemical compatibility, including the use of reactivity matrices and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) chemical reactivity worksheet. Attendees will learn how to identify potential runaway reactions and unintentional mixing scenarios that could lead to the release of toxic gases or high-pressure energy. The course emphasizes the importance of secondary containment, proper labeling, and the rigorous management of material safety data sheets (MSDS) to ensure a high level of situational awareness for all plant personnel.

Coverage includes the regulatory frameworks governing chemical safety and the implementation of technical layers of protection. Participants will explore the design of ventilation systems, fire suppression technologies, and specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) tailored to specific chemical hazards. By integrating lessons learned from historical chemical disasters with modern risk assessment techniques, this course equips professionals with the knowledge to maintain a safe and compliant operating environment while handling complex and reactive chemical inventories.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1.  Identify the primary hazard classes of chemicals including flammables, toxics, and oxidizers.

2.  Utilize chemical reactivity matrices to predict incompatible material combinations.

3.  Interpret Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels and safety data sheets accurately.

4.  Manage the risks associated with the storage of hazardous chemicals in tank farms.

5.  Identify potential sources of ignition and implement static electricity controls.

6.  Evaluate the compatibility of chemicals with various materials of construction and seals.

7.  Design and maintain effective secondary containment and spill control systems.

8.  Execute safe procedures for the transfer and loading of hazardous liquids and gases.

9.  Implement a rigorous hazardous waste management and disposal program.

10.  Analyze the kinetics of reactive chemicals to prevent runaway reaction scenarios.

11.  Select and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment for specific chemical exposures.

12.  Conduct a comprehensive chemical hazards assessment for new process introductions.

13.  Develop an emergency response plan for chemical spills and toxic releases.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Safety Officers, Plant Operators, Laboratory Technicians, Process Engineers, and Warehouse Managers responsible for chemical handling and storage.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.