HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

“Safe Handling, Risk Control, and Compliance in Hazardous Environments”

Course Schedule

 

Date Venue Fees (Face-to-Face)
26 – 27 Jan 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 1995 per delegate
04 – 05 Mar 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 1995 per delegate
05 – 06 May 2025 Manama, Bahrain USD 1995 per delegate
20 – 21 Aug 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 1995 per delegate

Course Introduction

Hazardous substances present serious risks to people, facilities, and the environment. Whether used in manufacturing, construction, laboratories, or maintenance operations, these materials require systematic identification, handling, and control measures to prevent harm and ensure compliance. This practical two-day training equips participants with essential skills and regulatory knowledge to identify hazardous substances, assess exposure risks, and apply control strategies in line with international standards such as OSHA, COSHH, and GHS.

Course Objectives

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

  • Identify hazardous substances in the workplace using classification systems
  • Interpret chemical safety data sheets (SDS/MSDS) correctly
  • Evaluate risks through exposure assessment and activity analysis
  • Apply control hierarchy (elimination to PPE) to reduce exposure
  • Manage chemical storage, labeling, and disposal requirements
  • Understand emergency procedures for spills and exposure events
  • Comply with global standards such as GHS, REACH, and COSHH.

Why you Should Attend

  • Reduce health risks and environmental liability from chemical use
  • Ensure safer workplaces and protect employees from long-term harm
  • Learn to implement workplace controls and PPE protocols
  • Stay compliant with regional and international chemical safety regulations
  • Build a proactive culture around chemical hazard awareness and preparedness.

Intended Audience

This program is designed for:

  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officers
  • Laboratory and Maintenance Supervisors
  • Plant, Warehouse, and Facility Managers
  • Chemical Users and Storekeepers
  • Risk Managers and Compliance Officers.

Individual Benefits

Key competencies that will be developed include:

  • Chemical hazard recognition and classification
  • Practical risk control techniques
  • Understanding and applying SDS/GHS labels
  • Emergency and spill response
  • Legal compliance knowledge

Organization Benefits

Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:

  • Improved chemical safety and exposure prevention
  • Enhanced compliance with GHS, COSHH, REACH, and OSHA regulations
  • Reduced workplace incidents involving hazardous materials
  • Improved storage, inventory, and chemical tracking systems
  • Greater confidence during inspections and audits.

Instructional Methdology

The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:

  • Lectures – Key chemical safety principles and legislation
  • Case Studies – Past incidents and lessons learned
  • Group Exercises – Classification and hazard control planning
  • Tools – SDS interpretation, inventory templates, risk matrices
  • Review – Trainer-led recap and real-world scenario evaluation

Course Outline

 COURSE OUTINE

Detailed 4-Day Course Outline

Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 2–3 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00

 

Day 1: Foundations of Hazard Identification & Risk Awareness

Module 1: Introduction to Hazardous Substances (07:30 – 09:30)

  • What qualifies as hazardous: physical, health, and environmental risks
  • Introduction to global standards (GHS, OSHA, REACH, COSHH)

Module 2: Classification and Labeling Systems (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Hazard classes, GHS pictograms, H/P statements
  • Chemical labeling and color-coding systems

Module 3: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Workplace Hazard Recognition (11:30 – 01:00)

  • How to read and interpret SDS
  • Identifying substance risks in different environments

Module 4: Workshop – Real-World Substance Mapping (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Group activity: assess and list substances used at your site

Day 2: Exposure Assessment and Risk Evaluation

Module 5: Routes of Exposure and Health Effects (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, injection
  • Acute vs. chronic health risks

Module 6: Risk Assessment Methodologies (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Evaluating likelihood and severity
  • Applying control banding and using risk matrices

Module 7: Workplace Air Monitoring and Sampling (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Introduction to monitoring tools and acceptable exposure limits
  • Interpreting TLVs, STELs, and PELs

Module 8: Case Study Analysis – Historical Incidents (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Reviewing root causes and how they could’ve been prevented

Day 3: Control Measures and Operational Integration

Module 9: Hierarchy of Controls in Action (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Elimination, substitution, engineering controls
  • Administrative procedures and PPE effectiveness

Module 10: Chemical Storage, Handling, and Transport (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Safe storage: segregation, ventilation, compatibility
  • Transport labeling and legal requirements

Module 11: Disposal and Environmental Compliance (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Waste classification and proper disposal practices
  • Regulatory requirements for hazardous waste

Module 12: Site Walkthrough and Control Planning (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Observational checklist and group recommendations for improvement

Day 4: Emergency Response and Communication Strategies

Module 13: Spill Management and Containment Procedures (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Spill kit components and spill response protocols
  • Notification and isolation practices

Module 14: Fire and Chemical Reaction Hazards (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Flammable, reactive, and explosive substances
  • Prevention measures and first responder protocols

Module 15: Emergency Planning, Drills, and Communication (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Integrating response plans with fire, HAZMAT, and medical teams
  • Communication roles and incident command basics

Module 16: Final Workshop – Hazard Scenario Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Group exercise: containment and communication under pressure
  • Debrief, peer feedback, and Q&A

Certification

Participants who complete the program will receive a Hazardous Substances, recognizing the development of practical and strategic financial expertise.

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