Pilot Plant and Laboratory Safety

May 14 - 16, 2025

 $2195

Team enrollment (2 or more) = $1995 per person

Live in Chicago, IL

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

The course will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare, conveniently located in western Chicago (Illinois) by O’Hare Airport, at 2930 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL. An extended continental breakfast, and morning and afternoon breaks will be provided daily. Lunch will be provided each day. These will be provided as part of your enrollment fee along with a printed course notebook that contains copies of the course materials. Hotel accommodation is not covered within the enrollment fee. We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, however you are not required to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn. The block will be available until April 17, 2025, with a rate starting at $125.00 per night. Please make your reservation by calling the hotel at +1 847-296-8900 or by using the link below.

(If you elect to call the hotel, please reference the course name, Pilot Plant and Laboratory Safety, and the group code 909 to ensure that you receive the group rate. If you choose to book a room online, simply click the "Book a Room" button below.)