Spill Kit Responder

Learners found competent in this course will be familiar with the procedures and techniques to be called upon in the event of a spill of a wide variety of hazardous substances. In addition, the student will be familiarised with the relevant documentation requirements.

Course Content:

• Spill kit related legislation
  • In this module we go over the various acts and regulations pertaining to the use of spill kits and to environmental management and responsibility.
• How To Read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  • This module takes learners through how the information on MSDSs is interpreted, and stresses the importance of knowing the MSDS in order to respond properly using the spill kit.
• Identification of hazardous chemical substances
  • We show learners the symbols, labelling and Material Safety Data Sheet of hazardous chemical substances.
• Types of spill kits
  • Learners are familiarised with the oil spill kit, chemical spill kit and the universal spill kit, their contents and their uses.
• The 7-step spill kit procedure
  • We show the learners the seven steps needed to clean up a spill in an emergency situation, with an emphasis on efficiency and safety.
• Spill kit maintenance
  • We explain the importance of training personnel in spill kit maintenance and making spill kit a part of your routine. We take learners through the quarterly spill kit contents check to ensure all spill kit parts and supplies are in working order, to replace old or worn components, to make sure spill kits are strategically placed, and to check for rubbish or other foreign objects.
• Spill report form example
  • We provide learners with an example of a spill report form, which is a vital piece of documentation when dealing with a spill.