Spill Prevention and Control

Course Overview

Spill prevention and control is an important concern for any organisation working with hazardous materials. Spills can pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals as well as the environment. They can also be expensive to clean up and cause damage to an organisation’s reputation when not handled appropriately.

This course will increase the learner’s awareness of the impacts of spills and how they can be prevented. It will also provide extensive information on how to respond to different types of spills.

Key Content

• Spill hazards;
• Legal obligations;
• The Spill Prevention and Control Plan;
• Preventing spills through safe work practices;
• Storing chemicals;
• Spill response kits;
• Spill response procedures for:
  • Liquid spills;
  • Acid spills;
  • Alkali spills;
  • Flammable liquid spills;
  • Spills into waterways;
  • Blood or body substance spills;
  • Solid spills;
• Reporting procedures for spills;
• Disposing of hazardous wastes.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify the potential spill hazards in the workplace;
• Explain their responsibilities in preventing a spill from occurring;
• Respond appropriately and correctly in the event of a spill;
• Take the appropriate steps to report a spill;
• Explain what should occur with hazardous wastes.