Storage of Hazardous chemicals and explosives – warehouse operations course

Storage of Hazardous Chemicals and Explosives – Warehouse Operations Course

Offered by Pertecnica Engineering – India’s Leading Training Institute for High-Risk Warehousing and Industrial Safety

Course Overview

Hazardous chemicals and explosives pose extreme risk during storage, movement, and handling. Even minor mishandling can lead to fires, explosions, toxic exposure, or environmental disasters. That’s why their storage requires special facilities, trained personnel, safety systems, and strict adherence to national and international guidelines.

This advanced training course by Pertecnica Engineering prepares learners to handle warehouse operations related to Class 1 explosives, Class 2–6 chemicals, and hazardous goods (HAZMAT) under strict PESO, NDPL, OSHA, and international safety norms.

Who Should Join?

• Safety officers, depot assistants, and storekeepers working in explosive or chemical storage

• Diploma holders in Chemical, Safety, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

• Personnel handling defense supplies, industrial gases, pesticides, solvents, or acids

• Freshers aiming for jobs in chemical logistics, hazardous cargo terminals, or govt. explosive depots

• Staff working in bonded warehouses, SEZ chemical hubs, and manufacturing plants

What You Will Learn

• Classification of hazardous chemicals and explosive materials (UN Hazard Classes)

• Licensing requirements and facility design for explosive storage

• Chemical compatibility charts and segregation principles

• Specialized storage containers, blast-proof walls, and spark-free handling

• Fire, explosion, and leak prevention systems

• Emergency response planning and toxic exposure management

• Documentation: MSDS, UN Numbers, PESO permissions, gate pass systems

• Legal compliance under PESO, Factory Act, Hazardous Waste Rules, and NDPL

Course Modules

1. Understanding Hazardous Chemicals and Explosives

   • Classification under UN DG Code

   • Flash point, ignition risks, reactivity

2. Explosive Storage Facility Design & Licensing

   • DET and PESO storage yard norms

   • Distance rules, blast-proof structures, bunker planning

3. Chemical Storage Compatibility and Segregation

   • Oxidizers, flammable liquids, corrosives, pesticides

   • Color coding, barrier placement, MSDS

4. Handling and Internal Movement Protocols

   • Spark-proof forklifts, anti-static PPE

   • Container unloading, bagged material stacking

5. Fire Safety and Disaster Control Systems

   • Explosive-proof lighting, heat sensors, firewater lines

   • SOPs for spills, gas leaks, and accidental ignition

6. Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Plans

   • Safety drills, sirens, exit planning, first aid for toxic exposure

7. Documentation and Legal Compliance

   • MSDS, DG labeling, logbooks, visitor records

   • PESO site approvals, NDPL registration, audit logs

8. Mini Project: Design a Hazardous Storage Unit Layout

   • Zone allocation, fire buffers, storage segregation, emergency routes

Course Details

• Duration: 4 Weeks (Intensive Safety Certification)

• Mode: Online + Case Studies + Risk Simulation Scenarios

• Eligibility: Diploma/ITI/Graduate with background in safety, warehousing, logistics, or engineering

• Tools Provided: MSDS Templates, PPE Checklists, Zoning Maps, Emergency Flowcharts

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive:

• Certificate in Hazardous & Explosive Warehouse Operations – Pertecnica Engineering

• Qualification applicable to employment with chemical industries, explosive depots, DG logistics firms, and government safety-regulated warehouses

Career Opportunities

Why Choose Pertecnica?

• The only training institute offering India-specific course on explosive and HAZMAT warehousing

• Covers real-world fire prevention plans, incident handling, and zoning logic

• Aligned with PESO, NDPL, CPCB, Hazardous Waste Rules, and UN HAZMAT transport codes

• Ideal for defense contractors, chemical storage firms, and hazardous goods logistics companies

• Includes facility design plans, SOPs, drill formats, and audit checklists

Dangerous Goods Require Trained Hands

Learn the legal, technical, and operational controls needed to manage explosive and chemical hazards in warehouse environments.
Get certified with Pertecnica – Prepare for roles that demand precision, compliance, and safety-first execution.