Highly Hazardous Chemicals Used in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical industry uses a wide range of chemicals to develop life-saving products. They also utilize toxic and flammable substances that pose significant risks, so proper handling and storage must be implemented. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Strong Acids and Bases
Strong Acids and BasesAcids and bases, like sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid, are used to adjust the pH levels of other chemicals. However, these substances are dangerous on their own, and improper handling can lead to skin and eye irritation, chemical burns, and nausea.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), like anticoagulants and immunosuppressants, are major components in various drugs. Exposure to these substances can lead to acute pharmacological effects, so workers who handle them should take extra precautions to maintain safety.
Hazardous Waste
The production of drugs, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical products generates different kinds of hazardous waste. When improperly disposed of or accidentally released, it can cause headaches and nausea to people, as well as pollute the environment.
Importance of Chemical Process Safety in the Pharmaceutical Industry
One way to prevent chemical-related incidents in pharmaceutical companies is through regular risk assessments and properly implemented process safety measures. Seeking help from process safety experts is recommended to do the following:
Identify Process Safety Hazards
Consultants can help you identify the risks and hazards present in your chemical processes. They can analyze how these risks and hazards affect the overall safety of your workplace and develop solutions to mitigate them.
Improve Chemical Processes as Necessary
Upon identifying the risks and hazards associated with your chemical processes, consultants can recommend ways to improve these procedures. This allows you to create a safer working environment for employees who handle highly hazardous chemicals.
Prevent Accidental Chemical Releases
Accidental chemical releases can injure employees, cause fires or explosions, destroy equipment, and damage the environment. Chemical process safety solutions are essential to prevent these scenarios and minimize their consequences if they occur.
Industries We Serve
Aerospace
The aerospace industry makes use of different combustible chemicals that can endanger the lives of people and cause severe environmental damage if mishandled. Chemical process safety is crucial to prevent such incidents. Saltegra Consulting LLC provides consulting services to help you ensure proper safety programs are in place.
Biogas/Biomass
The biogas/biomass industry is concerned with the use of renewable energy sources from organic matter. Companies in this industry typically utilize different chemicals to convert agricultural waste into biofuel. Saltegra Consulting LLC can help these companies keep their workplaces safe through chemical process safety solutions.
Chemical Manufacturing
The chemical manufacturing industry is a broad field that encompasses the research, mass production, and distribution of various substances that other sectors will use. To prevent the accidental release of the toxic, flammable, and explosive compounds utilized in their operations, chemical process safety programs are essential.
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Saltegra Consulting LLC has the expertise to provide your pharmaceutical company with chemical process safety solutions. Contact us today to learn more.