The 3 hour course is designed to introduce those responsible for the initial notification and response to an operational spill to the preparedness, response techniques and requirements when dealing with oils, chemicals, effluent, foodstuffs and other potential pollutants on your site.
The course focuses on the procedures and process of responding to a spill incident as a first responder.
There is an overview of the various techniques used in preventing operational spills and deploying substance appropriate response equipment. The course addresses the key steps in both preparedness and response, detailing considerations regarding; planning, legislation, causation, notification, health and safety, response, demobilisation and post-spill actions.
The course can be delivered online, at your site or at an Ambipar Response facility of your choosing.
The course is accredited when delivered alongside the practical element by ISAS (International Spill Accreditation Scheme) and can be tailored to your site within the bounds of this accreditation.
Steps in Spill Response: 4. Undertaking of Response
Spill Kits
- Generally contain sorbent materials and
- drain covers;
- First response equipment;
- Easily available during any normal and
exceptional operations; - After use always ensure kits are
replenished and returned.
Course Content
- The potential implications of an operational spill;
- The types and causation of operational spillages;
- The importance of spill planning and preparedness;
- The role of spill response and the equipment and options available;
- Health and Safety considerations (PPE);
- The procedure for responding to a spill.