Course Description

This 3-day course develops participants' capabilities to conduct comprehensive hazardous materials (Hazmat) and fire risk assessments in industrial and commercial environments. Participants will learn risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification techniques, fire safety engineering principles, and control measure development to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazmat incidents. The course emphasizes practical application and regulatory compliance.

Course Objectives

 Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Conduct systematic fire and hazmat risk assessments
  • Identify fire and hazmat hazards in various environments
  • Analyze risk severity and likelihood
  • Develop appropriate control measures and safeguards
  • Apply fire safety engineering and hazmat management principles
  • Document risk assessments and communicate findings effectively

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for safety officers, EHS professionals, fire safety managers, facility managers, and professionals responsible for fire and hazardous materials risk management.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1 – Fire Risk Assessment

  • Fire risk assessment fundamentals and methodology
  • Fire hazard identification: ignition sources, fuel, and oxygen
  • Fire behavior and spread in different environments
  • Occupancy risk factors and life safety considerations
  • Fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems evaluation
  • Means of escape and emergency evacuation assessment
  Day 2 – Hazardous Materials Risk Assessment

  • Hazmat identification and classification
  • Chemical hazards: toxicity, reactivity, and flammability
  • Exposure routes and health effects
  • Storage, handling, and transportation risk assessment
  • Spill and release scenarios
  • Emergency response and mitigation measures
  Day 3 – Risk Control & Documentation

  • Risk evaluation and acceptability criteria
  • Hierarchy of controls for fire and hazmat risks
  • Developing control measures and safeguards
  • Emergency preparedness and response planning
  • Risk assessment documentation and reporting
  • Regulatory compliance and legal requirements
Post TestEnd of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.