Emergency Spill Response

Course Overview

This course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to deal with emergency chemical spillage, and to reduce the risk of chemical spills.

Who Is It For?

Managers, employees and contractors of all grades who come into contact with hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

Introducing your staff to the prevention and management of chemical spills can help you to:
 

• Develop an organisation-wide approach to chemical management
• Meet your legal obligations
• Reduce the risk of heavy fines and litigation claims in the event of a spill
• Protect the health and wellbeing of your staff, contractors and the general public
• Reduce your organisation's environmental impact.

Course Content

• Introduction to emergency response
• Hot spots on your site (impact analysis)
• Hazardous waste regulations
• COMAH, CoSHH and other health & safety considerations
• Preventive measures, segregation & storage of materials, layers of protection
• Mitigating measures, including bunding, spill procedures and correct disposal
• Practical demonstration (groups of 4/5)