A mislabelled drum, an incompatible storage shelf, an uncontrolled reaction or an ignored alarm can turn routine chemical work into a fire, toxic release or explosion. Laboratories, factories, water treatment works, mines and hospitals all handle hazardous substances, often with limited planning. Over five days you learn how to identify chemical hazards, put controls in place and keep them working.
You begin with hazard classification, the Globally Harmonised System, labels and safety data sheets, then move to exposure assessment, occupational exposure limits and the hierarchy of controls. Practical topics include storage segregation, transfer and dispensing, ventilation and fume cupboards, personal protective equipment, waste management and laboratory housekeeping. Process safety sessions introduce layers of protection, HAZOP and what-if studies, management of change, permit to work, relief systems and the lessons of major accidents. Emergency planning covers spill response, fire, first aid and decontamination. The programme suits laboratory managers and technicians, chemical plant supervisors, HSE officers, environmental health staff, engineers and facility managers in industry, universities, health and the public sector. Afterwards you can complete a chemical risk assessment, review a storage area and lead a basic process hazard review. Delivery options include classroom, online and in-house, ending in a CPD-accredited certificate.
Chemicals are indispensable to manufacturing, water treatment, agriculture, healthcare and research, but they carry fire, toxic and environmental risks that unfold quickly when controls fail. Many incidents involve ordinary mistakes: unlabelled containers, mixed waste streams, bypassed interlocks or maintenance carried out without proper isolation. Employers also face growing expectations from inspectors, insurers and communities to demonstrate systematic control.
The Planning and Implementation of Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety Training Course builds safety from the container up to the whole process. Participants first learn to classify and communicate hazards, assess exposure and choose suitable controls for everyday handling, storage and laboratory tasks. The course then widens to process safety management: understanding how loss of containment occurs, applying hazard identification techniques, controlling change and maintenance work, and preparing facilities and people for emergencies.
Delivery combines technical input with practical activities. Participants analyse real safety data sheets, inspect photographs of storage and laboratory areas for faults, work through a HAZOP node, and plan a response to a simulated spill. They finish with an implementation plan that sets out priorities, responsibilities and timelines for their own site.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Participants take away:
Teaching blends technical explanation with practical application through:
Day 1: Chemical Hazards and Communication
Day 2: Exposure Assessment and Control
Day 3: Storage, Handling and Laboratory Practice
Day 4: Process Safety Fundamentals
Day 5: Emergency Response and Implementation Planning
The programme is suitable for people who work with, supervise or regulate hazardous chemicals, including:
A CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy is issued to participants who attend the full programme and complete the hazard assessment and planning exercises. It records training and does not replace any statutory competence requirement.
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By the end of the Planning and Implementation of Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety programme, you'll be able to classify chemical hazards and interpret labels and safety data sheets under ghs, assess exposure to hazardous substances and select controls using the hierarchy of controls, plan safe storage, segregation, transfer and waste handling for chemicals, and apply safe working practices in laboratories, including fume cupboard and ppe use. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The programme is suitable for people who work with, supervise or regulate hazardous chemicals, including: Laboratory managers, technicians and scientists, Chemical plant and process supervisors, HSE officers and safety advisers, Environmental health and public health officers, Maintenance, stores and warehouse managers handling chemicals, Water and wastewater treatment operators, University and research institute safety coordinators, and Hospital pharmacy and diagnostics laboratory staff.
Planning and Implementation 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.
Planning and Implementation 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 Planning and Implementation of Chemical Handling, Laboratory & Process Safety starts October 19, 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 Planning and Implementation 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.
Planning and Implementation 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 Planning and Implementation 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 — Planning and Implementation 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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