Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Learning 

Also known as a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Product Husbandry (Product Assessment Management) ISO Tank Containers / UN Portable T Code Tanks.

A. Product Husbandry – Course Code: XDPROHUSHL01

This course program is offered as a live online e-Learning seminar

Online seminars are conducted through MS Teams or Skype platforms.

The course runs for approximate 4-5 hours and includes a 10min intermission break and Q&A session.

Product husbandry is a necessary process that assesses the suitability of using the correct packaging for a given product, In this program specifically focuses on assessments for the transport and shipping of liquids in ISO Tank Containers / UN Portable T Code Tanks. It to ensures all aspects are managed safely, with low to zero risk of damaging assets, assessments for tank cleaning recommendations, and that all compliant laws and regulations are met.

Course contents

• What is Product Husbandry
• What we asses – Assessment Check List Workflow.
• Product Compatibility Assessments.
• Product Cleaning Assessments
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Assessment Learning.
• Regulation and Compliance Assessments – Safety Assessments
• Assessments That Dangerous Good are being Correctly Classified
• Product Assessment Request Form (PARF) How to use, and why the need for this information.
• Product Assessment Request – Assessment Outcome Examples
• Product Approval Conditions – Various conditions requirements that may apply. Fittings, Tank preparation, Logistics management.
• Tank type and sustainability.
• Product Not Approved Examples for Standard T11 Tanks.
• Products Typically Excluded for Approval – Examples.
• Asset Damages – Major pitting and corrosion caused by incompatible products.
• Causes of staining in tanks.
• Root Cause Investigations, implementing corrective action.
• Liability protection – Claims management
• Safety – Compliance – Responsible Care – Asset Protection

It is of key importance for the chemical industry, and all parties involved, to ensure the safety of transporting and handling of products are in full compliance with all regulations and industry best practices. 

Applying Product Husbandry best practice plays a key part to ensure regulations are followed, chemicals are transported safely, and asset damages are avoided and minimised as much as possible.

Tanking shortcuts, applying assumptions, or use of inaccurate information in the process of product assessments has the potential of high risk of incidents resulting in serious injury, loss of life, expensive asset repair costs, or total loss of assets.  

Following the general guidelines and SOP’s as will be outlined in this course reduces these risks significantly, and often entirely. 

Responsible care for the environment and a safety-first culture is always our endeavour.  

B. Tank Shell Condition learning – Course Code: XDPROHUSHL01

• Shell thickness compliance for Dangerous Goods – IMDG Code UN Portable T11 tank, section 6.7.2.4.6
• What are the causes of shell corrosion and pitting.
• Shell corrosion, pitting types, and methods for assessments and reporting.
• How to minimise the risk of tank shell corrosion and pitting.
• Shell Dents and Gouges – regulatory compliance. IMDG Code acceptable, not acceptable condition.
• Shell Dents and Gouges – ITCO ACC Acceptable and not acceptable condition.
• Shell Dents and Gouges – methods for assessments and reporting.
• Staining and Metal Discoloration – how are they different.
• Staining and Metal Discoloration – causes, methods for assessments and reporting.
• Claims management, workflow SOP – Corrosion / Pitting / Gouging / Dents /Stains

Recommended personnel who should attend?

Tank operators’ Sales team, M&R team, Operations Fleet management team, Documentation team, Procurement team, Department H&S Quality compliance team, Pricing team, Product assessment team.