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<\/h2>\n

The Safe Handling of Chemicals and Laboratory Safety<\/strong> training program is designed to enhance participants\u2019 knowledge and practical awareness of safe chemical handling in laboratories and workplace environments.<\/p>\n

The program covers chemical hazard identification, safe use, transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous materials, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), compressed gas cylinder safety, hazardous waste management, and emergency preparedness.<\/p>\n

Through this program, participants will gain essential knowledge and practical guidance to promote a safer working environment and reduce risks associated with chemicals and laboratory operations.<\/p>\n

Course Duration<\/h2>\n

Duration:<\/strong> 2 Days
\nTotal Training Hours:<\/strong> 6 Hours
\nDaily Training Hours:<\/strong> 3 Hours<\/p>\n

Target Audience<\/h2>\n

This training program is suitable for:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Chemical laboratory personnel.<\/li>\n
  • Medical and analytical laboratory personnel.<\/li>\n
  • Safety engineers and specialists.<\/li>\n
  • Chemical warehouse personnel.<\/li>\n
  • Occupational health and safety inspectors.<\/li>\n
  • Researchers and university students.<\/li>\n
  • Operations and maintenance personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Course Objectives<\/h2>\n

    By the end of the training program, participants are expected to be able to:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Understand the fundamental principles of chemical and laboratory safety.<\/li>\n
    2. Identify major hazardous chemicals, their forms, and associated risks.<\/li>\n
    3. Apply safe procedures for the use, transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.<\/li>\n
    4. Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and use them effectively for prevention and safe handling.<\/li>\n
    5. Recognize the hazards associated with compressed gas cylinders and apply safe handling practices.<\/li>\n
    6. Understand the principles of hazardous waste management, classification, and handling in the workplace.<\/li>\n
    7. Understand the importance of planning and preparing for laboratory emergencies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Course Content<\/h2>\n

      Day One: Chemical Safety and Safe Laboratory Practices<\/h3>\n
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      • Introduction to laboratory safety concepts.<\/li>\n
      • Good and safe working practices.<\/li>\n
      • Chemical identification, coding, and appropriate labeling.<\/li>\n
      • Safety precautions before starting daily laboratory work.<\/li>\n
      • Safety Data Sheets (SDS).<\/li>\n
      • Essential equipment and facilities required in laboratories.<\/li>\n
      • Responding to chemical exposure involving the hands, body, or eyes.<\/li>\n
      • Handling chemical and biological spills.<\/li>\n
      • Responding to poisoning and chemical vapor inhalation.<\/li>\n
      • Safe handling of oxidizing chemicals.<\/li>\n
      • Safe handling of peroxides.<\/li>\n
      • Safe handling of corrosive substances.<\/li>\n
      • Chemical handling, transportation, and storage.<\/li>\n
      • Chemical compatibility and incompatibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Day Two: Gas Cylinders, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Gas cylinder requirements, components, and handling instructions.<\/li>\n
        • Gas regulators, their types, and installation methods.<\/li>\n
        • Safe storage and transportation of gas cylinders.<\/li>\n
        • Compatibility and incompatibility considerations for gas cylinders.<\/li>\n
        • Types of hazardous waste.<\/li>\n
        • Classification of hazardous waste.<\/li>\n
        • Selection of appropriate containers for hazardous waste.<\/li>\n
        • Hazardous waste collection and labeling.<\/li>\n
        • Hazardous waste compatibility and incompatibility.<\/li>\n
        • Emergency procedures.<\/li>\n
        • Escape routes and assembly points.<\/li>\n
        • Firefighting equipment and safe response procedures.<\/li>\n
        • Safe evacuation and exit procedures.<\/li>\n
        • Contacting emergency services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n

          Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be better equipped to:<\/p>\n

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          • Identify hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace.<\/li>\n
          • Apply essential laboratory safety practices.<\/li>\n
          • Understand and use Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to support safe working practices.<\/li>\n
          • Safely handle, transport, and store chemicals.<\/li>\n
          • Respond appropriately to chemical spills and exposure incidents.<\/li>\n
          • Apply safe practices when handling compressed gas cylinders.<\/li>\n
          • Identify and classify hazardous waste.<\/li>\n
          • Collect, contain, and label hazardous waste appropriately.<\/li>\n
          • Follow emergency procedures, escape routes, and assembly-point instructions.<\/li>\n
          • Apply basic fire safety and safe evacuation procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Training Methodology<\/h2>\n

            The program provides structured training focused on chemical safety, laboratory practices, hazardous materials, gas cylinders, hazardous waste, and emergency response.<\/p>\n

            The scientific training content will be recorded and made available to participants for 30 days<\/strong>, allowing them to refer back to the training material during this period.<\/p>\n

            Trainer<\/h2>\n

            Eng. Nawaf bin Obaid Al-Otaibi<\/strong>
            \nOccupational Safety and Health Specialist<\/p>\n

            Course Information<\/h2>\n

            Course Title:<\/strong> Safe Handling of Chemicals and Laboratory Safety
            \nDuration:<\/strong> 2 Days
            \nTotal Training Hours:<\/strong> 6 Hours
            \nTraining Hours per Day:<\/strong> 3 Hours
            \nMaximum Participants:<\/strong> 50 Participants
            \nProposed Fee:<\/strong> SAR 390 per Participant
            \nTrainer:<\/strong> Eng. Nawaf bin Obaid Al-Otaibi
            \nSpecialization:<\/strong> Occupational Safety and Health<\/p>\n

            Short Course Description<\/h2>\n

            A specialized two-day training program covering safe chemical handling, laboratory safety practices, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical spills, compressed gas cylinders, hazardous waste management, fire safety, and emergency preparedness.<\/p>\n

            Promotional Description<\/h2>\n

            Enhance Your Chemical & Laboratory Safety Skills<\/h3>\n

            Develop essential knowledge and practical awareness for safer chemical and laboratory operations.<\/p>\n

            This specialized training program introduces participants to safe chemical handling practices, hazard identification, SDS interpretation, chemical storage and transportation, spill response, compressed gas cylinder safety, hazardous waste management, and emergency preparedness.<\/p>\n

            Build the knowledge needed to promote a safer workplace and effectively respond to chemical and laboratory hazards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1637,"featured_media":38069,"template":"","course_category":[32],"class_list":["post-38058","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","course_category-safety","infinite-scroll-item","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/38058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/courses"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1637"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/38058\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38061,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/38058\/revisions\/38061"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"course_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/course_category?post=38058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}