Powder Containment

25 September 2012 - One day course £420

Course Overview

This course has been designed to be of benefit to the users of powders in industry, particularly those handling hazardous or toxic materials in the pharmaceutical or chemical industries.

Airborne powder can be an industrial and safety hazard. This course looks at how the release of hazardous material can be controlled, by engineered solutions, at source.

There are increasingly strict standards relating to the exposure of operators to less hazardous materials. This means that industries such as food, minerals and ceramics are now subject to strict legislation. It’s important to understand powder containment fully, in order to reduce operational injuries and industrial claims. We will also look at the basic hygiene standards, morale issues affecting workers and the potential benefits to company reputation.

You’ll learn

• Perceptions of dust and the consequences of exposure
• Key principles and equipment for airflow capture systems, including H&SE Guidance HSG258
• Health and safety guidance for workplace exposure limit setting
• Risk assessment approaches

Format

The course emphasises the practical aspects of technology. Case studies are used throughout to illustrate presentations, and substantial discussion periods are included so that we can analyse specific problems experienced by attendees.

Subjects covered

We’ll cover the selection and operation of equipment designed to reduce the risk of working with hazardous powders, as well as effective powder storage and ways to improve the performance of materials and improve efficiency.

Is it for me?

This is ideal for plant designers, plant managers, safety and hygiene specialists and maintenance professionals – particularly if you are handling powders – and will help you to identify and assess risk within your processing system.

The programme will also benefit operational staff or senior management, helping you to gain a better understanding of what can go wrong, and how to make your plant as efficient and trouble-free as possible.

Venue

This is a one-day course, held at the University of Greenwich Medway Short Course Centre, Chatham Maritime, Kent.

Course team

Pam Davison is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 28 years. She has spent the last seven years in blending and powder handling technology, specialising in powder containment. Pam joined The Wolfson Centre in 2009 as an associate consultant for powder containment and is currently a director of PJD Process.

Please note that The Wolfson Centre reserves the right to substitute leaders of equal quality should this be dictated by circumstances beyond its control.

Registration and Fee

To book your place please complete the online booking form. The fee is payable upon return of the registration form and covers lectures, course notes, lunch, refreshments and an evening meal on the first evening of the course. All applicants will be acknowledged and confirmed. Cheques should be made payable to: 'University of Greenwich'. A discount of 5% is available for 3 or more delegates from the same company attending the same course at the same time.

Note: It’s important to make sure that there is time available to deal the delegates’ specific issues. As a result, numbers are strictly limited and we recommend early registration.