Chemical Unloading Basics

All personnel involved in bulk unloading of chemicals must be properly trained in general safety awareness, equipment function and emergency shut down, hazardous chemicals, personal protection measures, and security. This course will focus on some basic procedures and safety practices for unloading bulk liquid chemicals from tank trucks and railroad tank cars. Totes and drums will also be discussed.

•List and describe typical personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines for chemical unloading •Explain employee 'right to know' about the chemicals in the workplace •List basic safety and environmental considerations when unloading liquid chemicals •Identify and describe common equipment used during chemical unloading •Describe precautions that should be taken during vehicle arrival and preparation •List and describe the best practices for hose connection, unloading and hose disconnection •Describe precautions that should be taken during vehicle departure