Chemical incidents rarely start with a dramatic failure. They begin with an unlabelled container, an incompatible store, a bypassed interlock or a change nobody reviewed. This five-day advanced programme helps safety professionals and technical supervisors move beyond basic hazard awareness into systematic control of chemicals in laboratories, factories, water treatment works and processing sites.
You work through hazard classification under GHS, safety data sheets, exposure limits, ventilation and personal protective equipment, then the practicalities of storage segregation, transfer, waste handling and spill containment. Process safety content covers hazard identification, HAZOP and what-if studies, layers of protection analysis, fire and explosion hazards, relief and ignition source control, permit to work, and management of change. A closing day addresses emergency planning, incident investigation, audits and safety culture. Participants practise on realistic laboratory and plant scenarios using checklists and worked examples. It is aimed at HSE officers, laboratory managers, chemists, production and maintenance supervisors, environmental officers, fire safety staff and inspectors. Delivery is classroom, online or in-house with a CPD-accredited certificate. You leave able to audit a chemical store, lead a hazard study and strengthen site procedures.
Industrial growth in manufacturing, mining, agro-processing, oil and gas and public laboratories has expanded the range of hazardous substances in everyday use. Where controls are weak, the consequences include burns, poisoning, fires, environmental release and prosecution, along with expensive downtime and damage to community trust. Regulators, insurers and major customers now expect documented proof that hazardous substances are identified, controlled and periodically reviewed.
This course equips participants to manage chemical risk from the laboratory bench to the process unit. It starts with hazard communication, exposure assessment and the hierarchy of controls, then examines how chemicals are stored, moved and disposed of safely. The process safety segment introduces structured study techniques, the idea of independent protection layers, and the discipline needed to keep modifications, maintenance work and start-ups under control.
Training is practical and scenario based. Participants inspect sample storage layouts, interpret data sheets, build a risk register, and take part in a facilitated HAZOP node review. They also draft an emergency response outline and a short improvement plan, leaving with documents that can be adapted to their own sites and laboratories.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Participants leave the course with:
Learning is built around inspection, analysis and decision tasks that mirror daily duties. The programme includes:
Day 1: Chemical Hazards and Hazard Communication
Day 2: Safe Handling, Storage and Waste
Day 3: Laboratory Safety Management
Day 4: Process Safety Analysis
Day 5: Operational Discipline and Emergency Readiness
The course is directed at people who work with or oversee hazardous chemicals, such as:
A CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion issued by Vision Reach Global Consultancy is awarded to each participant who attends the full programme and completes the practical analyses, including the storage inspection, the HAZOP node review and the emergency response outline.
The completed worksheets can be retained as evidence of applied competence for safety committee records or professional development portfolios.
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By the end of the Advanced Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety programme, you'll be able to classify and label chemicals using ghs and interpret safety data sheets accurately, assess exposure risks and select appropriate engineering, administrative and ppe controls, design storage, segregation and transfer arrangements that prevent incompatible mixing, and plan laboratory safety systems, including fume cupboards, waste streams and training. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The course is directed at people who work with or oversee hazardous chemicals, such as: HSE officers and process safety engineers, Laboratory managers, analysts and technicians, Production, plant and maintenance supervisors, Environmental and waste management officers, Fire and emergency response officers, Water treatment and utility operators, Public health and occupational safety inspectors, University and research institute safety coordinators, and Stores and warehouse managers handling chemicals.
Advanced Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Advanced Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Advanced Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety starts November 9, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Advanced Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Advanced Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety Training Course is pitched at advanced professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Advanced Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Advanced Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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