Pilot Plant and Laboratory Safety

20 hours  

This course focuses on safety issues of interest to pilot plant project managers, supervisors, designers and operators. It is intended to give a working knowledge of the specific safety-related codes and established best practices that govern safe operation.

During this course, you will:

• Learn the basics of flammability and how to use them to avoid fires and explosions
• Improve safety reviews to meet your goals
• Discuss the different types of hazard analysis and risk assessment, and how to choose the best method to most effectively meet your organization’s needs 
• Understand safety issues regarding research space and how to avoid costly mistakes in the selection process
• Examine common codes that affect laboratories and pilot plants
• Address the requirements of NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
• Review the principles of Area Electrical Classification as it applies to laboratories and pilot plants

Instructor: Richard Palluzi