RedVector RVI-11074

Explosive and Flammable Chemicals

Explosive and Flammable Chemicals

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVI-11074

SME: Mark DiNardo, CSP

A review of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board's website shows a running scroll of chemical accidents in the news. Almost on a daily basis, there is a listing for a fire or explosion at an industrial site and many of these accidents are due to an explosive or flammable chemical. While production and use of these types of chemicals are essential to many industries, it is vital that they are handled properly to prevent the loss of life, property damage, or evacuations of nearby communities. Through this interactive, online course, a foundation for recognizing the classification of explosive or flammable chemicals will be provided. In addition, safe work practices for the storage and use of these chemicals will be presented.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • List appropriate regulations pertaining to explosive and flammable chemicals
  • Identify the classification of chemicals as explosive or flammable
  • Determine proper storage methods for explosive and flammable materials
  • Explain how to handle hazardous materials which are classified as explosive or flammable
  • SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark DiNardo, CSP
    Mark DiNardo, CSP Photo
    Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He has been a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) since 2010. He also is a Class A/B/C Tank Operator in the state of Pennsylvania. Mark has been a Safety Professional for 16 years including the last 11 years with the Environmental Health and Safety Department at the University of Pittsburgh. As a Hazardous Material and Environmental Compliance Specialist his responsibilities include oversight of high hazard chemical laboratories, chemical risk assessments, chemical spill response, fuel storage tank inspections and safety training. Prior to his work in the safety field, Mark was a chemist in an inorganic industrial laboratory in which he conducted bench scale and pilot studies of industrial wastewater systems. Areas of expertise include chemical safety, spill response and safety training.
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