Hazardous Chemicals Safety Training With Practical Examples

A practical approach through real-world chemical accidents to raise your awareness and improve safety in your workplace

What you'll learn

Raise your awareness and help you recognize early signs of safety concerns at your facility

Promote the adoption of safe practices and operations to avoid the occurrence of unnecessary incidents

Communicate lessons learned from previous accidents and avoid unnecessary safety incidents in the future

Understand hazard label information

Recognize hazard pictograms

Learn how to interpret and use information on hazard labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs')

Use Safety Data Sheets (SDSs') to find information on hazards and protective measures

Increase your awareness of chemical safety in the workplace

Recognize workplace chemical hazards and the risks associated with their use

List conditions that may present an exposure risk and identify possible routes of exposure

Demonstrate safety precautions that should be taken by workers and employers to minimize exposure to chemicals

Demonstrate safe storage, transport, and disposal practices for hazardous chemicals

Describe appropriate response actions in the event of a chemical incident

Understand the need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how and when to use them

Understand the concept of Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions BLEVE

Understand how a fire can cause a tank to BLEVE

Know and understand the reasonable safe distances for emergency responders dealing with a potential BLEVE

Understand the concept of Vapor Cloud Explosion (VCE)

Requirements

Some engineering or field knowledge is preferable but not mandatory. All the concepts are explained in depth using an easy to understand language to allow students to build their knowledge from the ground up

Description

Do you handle harmful chemicals during your work ? If so, we strongly recommend you take the time to watch this course carefully.The purpose of this course is to educate you about the potentially hazardous chemicals in your facility and how to minimize exposure. It provides valuable information on identifying risks associated with hazardous chemicals, minimizing exposure, labeling, inventory requirements, and the correct procedures to respond to emergency situations, involving incident events such as:chemical spillsBLEVEs’ (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion)VCEs’ (Vapor Cloud Explosion).The usefulness of this course is not limited to operating people, there are many useful applications for the maintenance, design and construction of facilities.The hazardous substances covered in this course include:Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)Nitrogen (N2)Hydrogen fluoride (HF)Anhydrous ammonia (NH3)Chlorine (Cl2)Caustic soda (NaOH)AcidsLiquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)…In addition, numerous real-world accidents from the Oil & Gas and chemical industries are presented and discussed in an easy-to-understand format using 3D animations.We are confident that this valuable course will help you contribute to the safety of your facility, your fellow workers and yourself.So please take the time to watch this course carefully and feel free to share your experience with others since this is one of the most effective means of communicating lessons learned and avoiding unnecessary incidents in the future.Thank you for your interest in our online courses. Enjoy this valuable course and stay safe out there.WR TrainingSpread the wings of your knowledge-NOTESThis online course is intended as a safety supplement to your operator training courses, operating manuals, and operating procedures. It should not be treated as a substitute for them.It is provided to help you better understand the ‘why’ of safe operating practices and procedures in your plants.The advice in this course is a matter of opinion only and should not be construed as a representation or statement of any kind as to the effect of following such advice and no responsibility for the use of it can be assumed by WR Training.

Overview

Section 1: Hazardous substances in refineries and chemical plants

Lecture 1 Introduction to hazardous substances

Lecture 2 What are hazardous substances

Lecture 3 Classification of hazardous substances

Lecture 4 Toxic substances

Lecture 5 Corrosive substances

Lecture 6 Flammable substances

Lecture 7 Pyrophoric substances

Lecture 8 Explosive substances

Lecture 9 Radioactive substances

Lecture 10 Signs and symbols

Section 2: Safety Data Sheets

Lecture 11 Safe handling of hazardous substances

Lecture 12 Importance of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs') - A confined space incident

Lecture 13 Safety Data Sheet Example: Compressed nitrogen gas

Section 3: Toxicity and health effects

Lecture 14 Introduction

Lecture 15 About "ppm"

Lecture 16 Methods of entry

Lecture 17 Types of exposures

Lecture 18 Exposure limits

Section 4: Control of exposures

Lecture 19 Introduction

Lecture 20 Engineering controls

Lecture 21 Administrative controls

Lecture 22 Gas testing

Lecture 23 Dräger tubes

Lecture 24 Portable multi-gas detectors

Lecture 25 Authorization requirements for entry

Lecture 26 PPE

Section 5: Specific properties of some hazardous products with real-world accidents

Lecture 27 Intro to specific properties of some hazardous products with accident accounts

Lecture 28 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): a silent killer

Lecture 29 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): characteristics

Lecture 30 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): symptoms of exposure

Lecture 31 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): engineering controls

Lecture 32 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): respiratory protection

Lecture 33 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): importance of using correct chemical cartridges

Lecture 34 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): SCBA air supply levels

Lecture 35 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): confined space entry

Lecture 36 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): warning devices and monitoring systems

Lecture 37 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): safe evacuation procedures

Lecture 38 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): other safety tips

Lecture 39 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): accident #1 - Part 1 Couple dies of H2S poisoning

Lecture 40 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): accident #1 - Part 2 The sequence of events

Lecture 41 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): accident #2 Hazards of dissolved H2S in wastewater

Lecture 42 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): wrap-up

Lecture 43 Nitrogen (N2)

Lecture 44 Nitrogen (N2): accident #1 Operator falls into manhole as a result of N2 purging

Lecture 45 Nitrogen (N2): accident #2 Fatality when N2 is used as back-up

Lecture 46 Hydrogen fluoride (HF)

Lecture 47 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): symptoms of exposure

Lecture 48 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): immediate signs

Lecture 49 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): long term health effects

Lecture 50 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): protection from HF exposure

Lecture 51 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): exposure evaluation

Lecture 52 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): safety precautions

Lecture 53 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): what to do in case of exposure

Lecture 54 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): contaminated clothing

Lecture 55 Hydrogen fluoride (HF): accidental release

Lecture 56 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3)

Lecture 57 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): characteristics and properties

Lecture 58 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): effects of exposure

Lecture 59 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): regulations

Lecture 60 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): PPE requirements

Lecture 61 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): safe work practices

Lecture 62 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): responding to exposures

Lecture 63 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): accident #1 NH3 gassing incident

Lecture 64 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): accident #2 Spillage of aqueous ammonia

Lecture 65 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): accident #3 Anhydrous ammonia release

Lecture 66 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): accident #4 Anhydrous ammonia tank leak

Lecture 67 Anhydrous ammonia (NH3): accident #5 Anhydrous ammonia explosion

Lecture 68 Chlorine (Cl2)

Lecture 69 Chlorine (Cl2): properties

Lecture 70 Chlorine (Cl2): uses of chlorine

Lecture 71 Chlorine (Cl2): health effects

Lecture 72 Chlorine (Cl2): acute health effects

Lecture 73 Chlorine (Cl2): chronic health effects

Lecture 74 Chlorine (Cl2): preventive measures

Lecture 75 Chlorine (Cl2): PPE

Lecture 76 Chlorine (Cl2): dispersion

Lecture 77 Chlorine (Cl2): auto-refrigeration

Lecture 78 Chlorine (Cl2): shelter-in-place considerations

Lecture 79 Chlorine (Cl2): accident #1 Crane snags overhead chlorine line

Lecture 80 Chlorine (Cl2): accident #2 Toxic chemical release following inadvertent mixing

Lecture 81 Caustic soda (NaOH)

Lecture 82 Caustic soda (NaOH): PPE

Lecture 83 Caustic soda (NaOH): safety equipment and first aid

Lecture 84 Caustic soda (NaOH): engineering practices

Lecture 85 Caustic soda (NaOH): spill control and mitigation

Lecture 86 Acids

Lecture 87 Acids: accident #1 Basic chemical reaction causes fire and explosion

Lecture 88 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Lecture 89 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): first aid

Lecture 90 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): PPE

Lecture 91 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): what are the dangers of LPG?

Lecture 92 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): fire-fighting principles

Lecture 93 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): spills and emergencies

Lecture 94 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): handling and storage

Lecture 95 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): your obligation around LPG safety

Lecture 96 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): about the next couple of videos

Lecture 97 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): BLEVE

Lecture 98 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): how does a fire cause a tank to bleve ?

Lecture 99 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): reasonable distances for emergency responders

Lecture 100 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): safety keypoints - Q&A lecture

Lecture 101 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): Vapor Cloud Explosions (VCEs')

Lecture 102 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): VCE example #1

Lecture 103 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): VCE example #2

Lecture 104 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): VCE example #3

Lecture 105 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): VCE example #4

Lecture 106 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): VCE example #5

Lecture 107 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): VCE example #6

Lecture 108 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): VCE example #7

Lecture 109 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): VCE example #8

Lecture 110 Wrapping-up and announcing what's next

Operating personnel in refineries, petrochemical and chemical plants,Process safety engineers & safety practitioners,HSE Professionals,Process, Chemical & Design engineers,Technical Professionals dealing with risk assessment and integrity analysis,Managers unfamiliar with Process Safety Management,Senior managers wishing to refresh and consolidate Process Safety knowledge