A mislabelled drum, an incompatible store or a skipped change review can turn routine chemical work into a fire, toxic release or injury. Managers carry the legal and moral duty to prevent that, and workplaces from factories to university laboratories need systems rather than good intentions. Across five days you learn to build those systems. Topics include hazard classification and GHS labelling, safety data sheets, chemical inventories, exposure limits, ventilation and fume cupboards, personal protective equipment, compatible storage, transport and waste handling. Laboratory sessions cover safe working procedures, biosafety basics, gas cylinders, spill kits and emergency showers.
The process safety half introduces hazard identification, HAZOP and what-if reviews, layers of protection, permits to work, management of change, mechanical integrity and incident investigation, with emphasis on learning from major accident cases. Participants practise inspection walk-throughs and drafting emergency procedures. The programme suits HSE officers, laboratory managers, plant and production supervisors, quality managers, facilities staff and safety committee members in manufacturing, mining, water treatment, agriculture, health and education. Classroom, online and in-house formats are offered, with a CPD-accredited certificate. Afterwards you can audit chemical practice and set a risk-based improvement plan.
Chemicals are present in almost every sector, from fertiliser stores and water treatment works to hospital laboratories, breweries and manufacturing lines. When they are handled well, they are invisible; when they are not, the consequences include burns, poisonings, fires, explosions, environmental damage and lengthy regulatory action. Many serious events trace back not to a single dramatic error but to gaps in everyday management: unreviewed changes, outdated inventories, untrained temporary staff and poor communication of hazards.
This programme gives supervisors and safety professionals a structured approach to controlling chemical and process risk. Participants first learn how to identify and classify hazards, read safety data sheets critically and apply the hierarchy of controls to storage, handling, transfer and disposal. They then focus on laboratories, covering design, working practices, waste, emergency equipment and training. The process safety segment introduces the core elements of a management system, including hazard studies such as HAZOP, operating procedures, permits to work, management of change, contractor control and emergency planning.
Teaching is practical, using inspection exercises, case studies of industrial incidents and drafting tasks. Participants finish with checklists, a risk register and an improvement plan prepared for their own site.
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Participants leave the course with:
This course is designed for people who work with real hazards, so the teaching stays close to the workplace. Delegates take part in:
Day 1: Chemical Hazards and Legal Duties
Day 2: Risk Assessment and Safe Handling
Day 3: Laboratory Safety Management
Day 4: Process Safety Fundamentals
Day 5: Emergencies, Change and Continual Improvement
The course is relevant to people who manage, supervise or audit hazardous work, including:
A CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy is awarded to participants who attend all sessions and complete the inspection and risk assessment exercises. It records training and does not replace site-specific competence checks or statutory licences.
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By the end of the Management of Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety programme, you'll be able to classify chemical hazards and interpret ghs labels and safety data sheets, carry out a chemical risk assessment and select controls using the hierarchy of controls, specify safe storage, segregation, transfer and waste handling arrangements, and organise a laboratory safety programme covering procedures, equipment and training. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The course is relevant to people who manage, supervise or audit hazardous work, including: Health, safety and environment officers and managers, Laboratory managers, technicians and quality control staff, Plant, production and maintenance supervisors, Process and chemical engineers, Warehouse and stores managers handling hazardous goods, Water and wastewater treatment operators, Safety committee members and fire wardens, Public health, university and hospital laboratory heads, and Contractor and facilities managers on industrial sites.
Management of 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.
Management of 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 Management of Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety starts October 26, 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 Management of 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.
Management of Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety Training Course is pitched at intermediate 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 Management of 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 — Management of 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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