Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the fundamentals of chemical inventory management and its importance in oil and gas laboratory operations.
• Learn to implement best practices for chemical tracking, usage optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Gain insight into regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific guidelines.
• Acquire practical knowledge of tools and technologies, such as inventory management software and RFID/barcoding systems.
• Be prepared to enhance safety, reduce waste, and improve compliance in their chemical inventory processes.

Content

Day 1: Introduction and Foundations

• Overview of Chemical Inventory Management in Oil & Gas
  • Importance of managing chemical inventories in laboratories.
  • Key challenges specific to the oil and gas industry.
• Regulatory Compliance and Standards
  • Overview of key regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, REACH).
  • Hazardous chemical labeling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Chemical Classifications and Storage Principles
  • Classification of chemicals (flammables, corrosives, toxic substances).
  • Best practices for chemical storage, segregation, and handling.

Day 2: Inventory Management Tools and Techniques

• Chemical Inventory Systems
  • Manual vs. digital inventory systems.
  • Introduction to specialized software for chemical inventory management.
• Barcoding and RFID Technologies
  • Basics of barcoding and RFID for tracking chemicals.
  • Case studies of successful implementation in oil and gas labs.
• Inventory Tracking and Reporting
  • Setting up accurate tracking mechanisms.
  • Generating compliance and usage reports.

Day 3: Operational Best Practices

• Procurement and Receiving of Chemicals
  • Managing vendor relationships and procurement workflows.
  • Inspection protocols for receiving chemicals.
• Chemical Usage Optimization
  • Reducing waste through forecasting and monitoring.
  • Strategies to optimize chemical usage in oil and gas operations.
• Life Cycle Management
  • Managing chemical life cycles, from acquisition to disposal.
  • Minimizing costs and environmental impact.

Day 4: Safety and Risk Mitigation

• Laboratory Safety Protocols
  • Risk assessment procedures for chemical handling and storage.
  • Emergency response and spill management plans.
• Hazard Communication (HazCom)
  • Effective communication of hazards to employees.
  • Training requirements for laboratory personnel.
• Audits and Inspections
  • Preparing for internal and external safety audits.
  • Addressing non-compliance issues effectively.

Day 5: Applications and Case Studies

• Softwares
  • chemical inventory software tools.
  • Simulations of inventory management scenarios.
• Case Studies from the Oil and Gas Industry
  • Lessons learned from real-world examples.
  • Best practices adopted by leading organizations.
• Developing an Action Plan
  • Participants draft customized chemical inventory management plans.
  • Peer reviews and feedback from instructors.

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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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 motivating everybody to 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