Course Details

Objective

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify potential hazards and risks associated with fertilizer handling and storage at shipping terminals.
• Develop and implement an emergency response plan tailored to the specific needs of the fertilizer shipping terminal.
• Understand and comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices for emergency preparedness in the fertilizer industry.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies like fires, spills, and releases.
• Effectively coordinate with emergency response teams, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders during an emergency.
• Conduct post-incident investigations and implement corrective actions to improve emergency preparedness.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Shipping Terminal Emergency Preparedness

• Overview of the fertilizer industry and associated hazards
• Regulatory framework and industry standards
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Emergency response planning principles

Day 2: Developing an Emergency Response Plan

• Components of an effective emergency response plan
• Roles and responsibilities of emergency response teams
• Incident command system and communication protocols
• Emergency equipment and resource management

Day 3: Emergency Response Procedures

• Responding to fires and explosions
• Handling spills and releases
• Decontamination and cleanup procedures
• Evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures

Day 4: Training and Exercises

• Employee training and competency requirements
• Conducting emergency response drills and exercises
• Evaluating and improving emergency preparedness

Day 5: Post-Incident Management

• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Documentation and reporting requirements
• Business continuity and recovery planning
• Continuous improvement and lessons learned

NOTE:

Pre & Post Tests will be conducted

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day Review & Assessments will be carried out.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions, and motivate everybody find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions