Logistics For Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Materials Handling

Course details

The course will provide participants with an overview on the requirements to handle, store and distribute Chemicals, Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials in a global logistics environment. With the Chemical Industries increasing their importance within the global economies, as well as considering that numerous non-chemical companies are handling  Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Materials in their daily operations, it becomes imperative in the supply-chain industry to understand the special requirements of handling, storing and shipping those products. Many of the chemicals are per definition considered as Dangerous Goods or Hazardous Material even if these, to a large extend, are defined as consumer products, pharmaceuticals and household products. The Logistics for Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Materials does not only require specific training but also detailed knowledge on the inpidual products as well as on the country specific regulations. Only the compliance with all of these requirements ensures the ability of all stakeholders to handle this part of the supply chain in line with the legal requirement.

The participants to this course will learn about hazard material handling in chemical logistics sector. The course will provide an in-depth and interactive learning experience to help you:

• Overview on Supply-Chain Requirements in the special context of chemical & DG Logistics
• Legal Basics – Introduction to Legislations regulating the handling of DG & HM
• Basic Overview on Industry Relevant Parameters and Hazard Communication
• Responsibilities of Supply-Chain Partners involved in the Chemical & DG Logistics
• The necessity of Sub-contractor Management for DG & HM Logistics

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course is designed for :

• Executives in Logistics for Chemicals, Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Materials
• Safety Officers
• Logistics and Operations Executives
• Warehousing Executives
• Transportation and Distribution Executives
• Academics

AWARD

A Certificate of completion from CILT will be awarded to the participant at the end of the programme. This programme is part of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plan for industry professionals.