Hazardous Materials Spill Response Course

Course Overview:

The training aims are designed to enable persons to gain a working knowledge of spill response procedures through both theoretical and practical training sessions.

Learning Outcomes:

You will develop:

• Have an understanding of the applicable environmental protection legislation.
• Have an understanding of the risk assessment process.
• Be able to describe the main definitions applicable to the spill control process.
• Have an understanding of the hazards and consequences of a inadequately managed hazardous substance spill.
• Be better informed of their responsibilities with regard to both preventing and managing hazardous substance spills.
• Recognise and use effectively the equipment that is available for dealing with a hazardous substance spill.
• Initiate and undertake emergency procedures as required for the substance involved.
• Have an understanding of Fire & Rescue Service protocols in relation to hazardous substance incidents.

Course Syllabus:

• Introduction, registration and review of the course aims
• Legislation/Risk Assessment.
• Definitions applicable to the safe management of a hazardous substance spill.
• Overview of the COSHH regulations in relation to the handling of hazardous substances.
• The hazards of various substances and the control measures applicable.
• Ready use equipment available for spill response.
• Initial Spill Response Procedures.
• Fire & Rescue protocols for dealing with a hazardous substance.
• Practical exercise using spill response equipment.

Prerequisites:

This practical training will require the use of a suitable area in which to undertake the simulated spill exercise.

Site specific spill procedures may be included in the course if required.