Chemical Spill Course Programme

Course Aim

To give the participants the knowledge to assess the danger associated with chemical 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 spill clean-up
  • List their responsibilities for spill control
  • Know the standard practices for the containment of chemical 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 Spills
  • Nuisance spills v Haz – Mat spills
  • Reporting of Spills
  • Spill responsibilities
  • Spill Response Procedures –chemical
  • Preventing Spills
  • Hazards – toxicity / flammability
  • Decontaminate spill sites
  • 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

Participants:

Up to 12 personnel

Duration:

1 Day

Please contact our office for further details and course booking conditions.