Training Course on Hazardous Material Handling

Introduction

This course focuses on safe practices for storage, transport, and disposal. Hazardous materials are part of many industrial, manufacturing, medical, and laboratory environments. Mishandling these materials can lead to workplace accidents, environmental damage, health hazards, regulatory penalties, and even loss of life. Proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous substances is essential for protecting people, property, and the environment.

The Hazardous Material Handling course by Kincaid Development Center equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and legal awareness to manage hazardous materials safely and effectively. It covers hazard identification, safe handling procedures, risk assessment, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and best practices for minimising exposure and environmental impact.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Course Objectives

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

• Identify different types of hazardous materials and their associated risks.
• Understand safety regulations, labeling systems, and compliance requirements.
• Implement safe handling, storage, and transport procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments for hazardous material operations.
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Respond effectively to spills, leaks, and other hazardous incidents.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with environmental regulations.

Duration

5 Days

Who should Attend

• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officers
• Operations and Maintenance Personnel
• Warehouse and Logistics Staff
• Laboratory Technicians and Supervisors
• Emergency Response Teams
• Quality Control Officers
• Anyone working with or around hazardous materials

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials

• Defining hazardous materials: chemical, biological, radioactive, flammable, corrosive, toxic.
• Understanding hazard classes and categories.
• Health, environmental, and property risks of hazardous substances.
• International and local regulations (OSHA, ILO, UN Recommendations, Kenya DOSHS).
• Overview of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labeling.
• Hazard symbols and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Methods for identifying hazardous materials in the workplace.
• Understanding routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin contact).
• Hazard rating systems (NFPA, HMIS).
• Conducting risk assessments for hazardous materials.
• Determining exposure limits and safe work practices.
• Case studies on hazardous material-related incidents.

Day 3: Safe Handling and Storage Procedures

• General safety guidelines for working with hazardous substances.
• Material-specific handling protocols (flammables, acids, compressed gases, reactive substances).
• Segregation of incompatible materials.
• Safe transfer techniques and spill prevention.
• Proper labeling and documentation.
• Ventilation, temperature control, and storage environment requirements.
• Handling bulk hazardous materials and containers.

Day 4: Transportation and Emergency Response

• Transport regulations for hazardous goods (local and international).
• Packaging requirements and documentation for transport.
• Loading, unloading, and securing hazardous cargo.
• Spill and leak response procedures.
• Fire prevention and control for hazardous materials.
• First aid for hazardous material exposure.
• Coordinating with emergency response teams.
• Incident reporting and investigation.

Day 5: Waste Management, Compliance, and Safety Culture

• Hazardous waste classification and disposal methods.
• Recycling and recovery of hazardous substances.
• Environmental impact and sustainability considerations.
• Legal responsibilities for hazardous waste disposal.
• Inspections, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Building a safety culture around hazardous materials handling.

Final group exercise: Develop a hazardous material handling and response plan.

General Notes

• The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
• The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
• The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
• All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
• Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901
• This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org.

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org.