Course Overview
This 5-day intensive training program equips environmental engineers, safety officers, and industrial professionals with expert-level knowledge of hazardous material (HAZMAT) management, safe chemical handling, and pollution prevention strategies. Participants will gain hands-on experience with regulatory compliance, spill response, and contamination control aligned with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify and classify hazardous materials (DOT, GHS, NFPA 704)
- Implement safe storage and handling procedures for chemicals
- Design pollution prevention plans (SPCC, SWPPP)
- Execute emergency spill response (containment, neutralization, disposal)
- Apply OSHA HAZWOPER standards (29 CFR 1910.120)
- Conduct risk assessments for chemical exposure
- Manage hazardous waste (RCRA, CERCLA compliance)
- Use digital tools for HAZMAT tracking and reporting
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
- HSE Managers & Officers
- Environmental Compliance Specialists
- Industrial Hygienists
- Emergency Responders
- Chemical Plant Operators
- Waste Management Professionals
- Logistics & Transportation Handlers
Course Modules
Module 1: Hazardous Materials Fundamentals
- Chemical properties (flammability, toxicity, reactivity)
- DOT hazard classes (1-9) and GHS classification
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) interpretation
- NFPA 704 diamond system
Module 2: Safe Handling & Storage
- Chemical compatibility and segregation
- Ventilation and engineering controls
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection
- OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs)
Module 3: Pollution Prevention & Control
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Secondary containment design
- Air emission control technologies
Module 4: Emergency Response & Spill Management
- HAZWOPER awareness and operations level training
- Spill containment and cleanup techniques
- Decontamination procedures
- Incident command system (ICS) for chemical emergencies
Module 5: Regulatory Compliance
- EPA regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA)
- DOT hazardous materials transportation rules (49 CFR)
- International standards (REACH, CLP)
- Recordkeeping and reporting requirements
Module 6: Waste Management & Disposal
- Hazardous waste identification (F, K, P, U lists)
- Treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) requirements
- Waste minimization strategies
- Manifest system and tracking
Module 7: Advanced Technologies
- IoT sensors for leak detection
- Drone-based chemical monitoring
- AI for risk prediction
- Digital SDS management systems