Chemical and Biological Spill Course Programme

Course Aim

To give the participants the knowledge to assess the danger associated with chemical and biological spills and take the appropriate action to avoid spills and control spills where necessary

Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Have an awareness of procedures for chemical and biological spill clean-up
List their responsibilities for spill control
Know the standard practices for the containment of biological agents
Identify strategies to prevent spills
Assess hazards presented by spills
Identify Haz-Mat spills
Cean-up spills where appropriate
When and where to report spills
Know how to decontaminate spill sites

Course Programme

Chemical and Biological Spills
Nuisance spills v Haz – Mat spills
Reporting of Spills
Spill responsibilities
Spill Response Procedures – biological and chemical
Preventing Spills
Hazards – toxicity / flammability
Decontaminate spill sites – biological and chemical
Use of spill kits

Who should attend?

The course is intended for personnel, including managers and supervisors who work in areas where hazardous chemicals are present

Assessment

Participants are required to complete a brief written assessment on completion of the course

Certification

Participants will receive certification of attendance on completion of the course

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