Hazardous Material Storage & Handing Part 1

25.03.2025 - 23.04.2025

Type: online

Duration: 5 sessions, 45 minutes each


Cost: Free

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Basic Training Hazardous Material Storage & Handing Part 1

The free webinar series offers you important basic knowledge about the handling of hazardous substances.

We start at the very beginning and work our way up week by week. You will receive important information
and tips for your daily work, enabling you to better recognize and avoid hazards. You will also learn a lot about the applicable laws and regulations so that you are always on the safe side.

You only register once per series and can take part in all sessions.

 

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March 25th       11:00 - 11:45 AM

Basics Hazardous Substances – Flammable Liquids

In this session you will learn about the potential dangers arising from working with flammable liquids. We will visualise the most important physical fundamentals about flammables. This lecture will help you to identify the risks involved in handling flammables and implement strategies to mitigate them.

Content

  • Classification of flammable liquids
  • Flash-point & auto-ignition point
  • Explosive atmospheres

 

April 2nd           11:00 - 11:45 AM

Basics Hazardous Substances – Gases, Corrosives, Dusts

In this webinar you will learn what dangers can arise when working with gases, corrosive substances and dust. We will demonstrate which risks emanate from handling of e.g. compressed oxygen or acids and alkalis. Finally you will be able recognise potential dangers and safely navigate through.

Content

  • Physical and chemical dangers
  • Case studies
  • Preventive measures

 

April 9th            11:00 - 11:45 AM

Basics Hazardous Materials – Lithium-Ion-Batteries

Today we focus on the often times underestimates risks that are posed by lithium-ion technology. You will learn about the potential fire risks and measures to avoid critical situations when dealing with ion-batteries. After this session your sense of safety working with batteries will be sharpened.

Content

  • Cell-chemistry
  • Thermal runaway
  • Fire risks

 

April 16th          11:00 - 11:45 AM

Basics Hazardous Substances – Ventilation

Short- and longterm exposure of chemicals in our working environment may well lead to serious health damage. Today we look inside the chemistry behind hazardous materials and how they can effect us in case safety procedures are neglected. In this context your will learn about efficient preventive measures for handling and storage of chemicals.

Content

  • Occupational exposure limits
  • Routes of chemical exposure
  • Efficient technical protection

 

April 23rd          11:00 - 11:45 AM

Basics preventive fire protection

In our today´s webinar we learn about the fundamental basics of fire. We will look inside the possible causes of fire and introduce the pillars of efficient preventive fire protection.

Content

  • Causes of fire
  • Primary and secondary damages

 

Type of training: Online

The online event will take place via the video conferencing platform "Zoom". You can find more information about Zoom here.

 

Presenter: Les Day

asecos, Les Day

Les Day joined asecos in 2016, but has over 30 years’ experience in the UK Safety Industry. Les has a deep knowledge of hazardous substance storage solutions, promoting EN14470-1/-2 to a wide range of business sectors. He is DSEAR trained and sits as a Committee Member with the British Standards Institute (BSI), with particular focus on Laboratory Furniture and Fittings.

Target Group

Dealers, end users and specifiers.


 

Are you interested in a customised training course on the storage or handling of hazardous substances in your company?

We would be happy to send you a customised offer: Contact us at academy@asecos.com or via our contact form.

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