TRANSCAER® Inside the Fenceline: Emergencies at Chemical Facilities

Incidents at chemical plants that produce, and store potentially hazardous chemicals may seem daunting and challenging. However, you have the key role in emergencies involving the release of a chemical that could harm people’s health or the environment. This session will better prepare you to handle a wide range of incidents “inside the fence line” of chemical manufacturing facilities. You will learn about some common manufacturing activities and processes and how to size up a chemical facility. We will review common hazards found “inside the fenceline” and learn to predict where and how incidents may happen. Lastly, we will develop strategies and tactics to address a wide range of emergencies and technical rescues involving potentially hazardous materials.