Spill Response

More than half of transport, logistics and distribution operators have suffered a major environmentally-hazardous spill, according to new research by the Environment Agency and the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF).

Spillages on site can have far reaching effects on your business, that is why it is critical that all spillages are controlled as quickly and safely as possible. Adequate spillage training for your team is the only way to prepare.

Spillages or loss of control of substances can happen to almost all companies. This can range from chemical plants operating to the COMAH legislation, to transportation and courier companies that will be moving client packages with no knowledge of the contents or the emergency actions required in the event of a spillage.

Not only may there be environmental implications, there are always implications on the health of your staff. This half-day programme is designed for operators who form part of your first response to a spillage or loss of containment of hazardous substances.

The Spillage Response course consists of:

• Introduction
• On Site Hazardous Materials
• Site Specific Hazardous Materials
• Staff Response Requirements including:
• Those discovering a spillage
• Those responding to a spillage
• Supervisors controlling the incident
• Emergency Procedures
• Site Specific Emergency Procedures
• Factors to consider when setting up an effective cordon
• Personnel Protective Equipment
• Site Specific Spillage Equipment
• Spillage Containment, including the use of foam
• Risk Assessment
• Considerations to be taken into account as the incident develops
• Spillage Risk Assessment: (Access, Communications, Data Retrieval, Control, Personnel Safety, Decontamination, Additional Hazards)
• Practical Workshop
• On Site Practical Spillage Training Exercise

Highlights:

• The Certification
• On successful completion, candidates will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
• Who is it for?
• For operators who form part of your first response to a spillage or loss of containment of hazardous substances.
• You Will Need
• Candidates are required to bring suitable PPE to this course.
• Hard hat
• Steel toe-boots
• Protective glasses
• High-vis vest
• Gloves
• Your Skill Level    
• For operators who form part of your first response to a spillage or loss of containment of hazardous substances.