Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• HSE Professionals
• Laboratory, Maintenance, and Operations Personnel
• Plant, Warehouse, and Logistics Managers
• Chemical Engineers and Technicians
• Emergency Response and Fire Safety Teams
• Anyone handling, transporting, or supervising hazardous materials

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify hazardous materials and chemicals using labeling and SDS guidelines
• Understand regulatory requirements under HAZMAT and HAZCOM standards
• Safely handle, store, and transport hazardous substances
• Apply waste management and spill control procedures effectively
• Interpret MSDS/SDS and implement risk communication strategies
• Respond efficiently to chemical spills, leaks, and exposure incidents

DAY 1

Introduction to HAZMAT and HAZCOM Regulations

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of HAZMAT and HAZCOM Standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, GHS)
• Classification of Hazardous Materials and Chemicals
• Understanding Physical, Chemical, and Health Hazards
• Key Roles and Responsibilities in Chemical Safety Management
• Importance of Hazard Communication and Right-to-Know Requirements
• Introduction to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Labeling Systems

DAY 2

Chemical Identification, Labeling, and Documentation

• GHS Labeling System: Pictograms, Signal Words, and Hazard Statements
• Reading and Interpreting MSDS/SDS Information
• Hazard Classification and Chemical Inventory Systems
• Chemical Compatibility and Segregation Rules
• Documentation and Recordkeeping for HAZMAT Management
• Case Study
• Workshop

DAY 3

Safe Handling, Storage, and Transportation of Hazardous Materials

• Handling Procedures for Solids, Liquids, and Gases
• Design and Layout of Safe Chemical Storage Areas
• Temperature, Ventilation, and Secondary Containment Requirements
• Transportation of Hazardous Materials (DOT, IMDG, IATA Guidelines)
• Packaging, Labeling, and Shipping Documentation Requirements
• Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Practices
• Case Study

DAY 4

Waste Disposal, Monitoring, and Pollution Control

• Hazardous Waste Classification and Segregation
• Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Methods
• Spill and Leak Prevention Measures
• Air, Water, and Soil Contamination Monitoring
• Emergency Planning and Environmental Protection Practices
• Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention Techniques
• Workshop

DAY 5

Emergency Response and Course Wrap-up

• Chemical Spill and Leak Response Procedures
• Fire, Explosion, and Exposure Emergency Management
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection and Use
• Incident Reporting and Post-Event Review
• Communication and Coordination with Emergency Responders
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony