Spill Response Training
Level 1 Spill Kit Emergency Response Training (45 min)
Covers a basic introduction to emergency spill response. Includes both theory and application on how to minimise the impact of a spill in your work environment.
The course is suitable for general employees that require the necessary training of spill response procedures to be compliant to your companies due diligence requirements.
This 30 minute Training Session Includes:
- What are the main provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1994 and how do they benefit us?
- Awareness of materials stored at your site and their MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets).
- Introduction to Emergency Spill Kits located around your site.
- How to use the various products in those Spill Kits in the event of a spill.
- What are the different characteristics of those products?
- How to prevent spills entering waterways (storm water drains etc).
- Basic PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Further safety considerations after clean up.
- Disposal of used product.
- Product absorption capacities.
Environmental Safety Response to Spills in the Workplace, Chemical Handling & Hazardous Environments (1hr 30min)
Our one and a half hour (1 ½) training session expands on the fundamentals of Spills in the workplace, chemical handling and hazardous environments offering an in-depth understanding of Spill Response, control, containment, and clean up. The training is tailored to people who are involved in the day to day processes, storage and/or use of all liquids, chemicals and any dangerous goods liquid. As well as a theory component, participants will be actively involved in Liquid Type Identification, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Interpretation and perform a simulated spill clean up.
Training Course Objective:
- To give participants an understanding of the main provisions of Government Regulations, Environmental Legislation, Workplace Health and Safety and Duty of Care obligations regarding Spill Response Management.
- To provide participants which Spill Kits to use in the event of a spill, absorbencies and types of products that are suitable for each type of spill
- To educate participants in the Universal 7 Steps “What to do in the event of a spill
Expected Outcomes: Participants will have knowledge of:
- EPA 1994 Legislation
- Government Guidelines for Bunding and Spill Management
- Environmental Duty of Care
- Contamination problems and waste issues
- Absorbent Selection
- Correct Liquid Identification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Interpretation
- Spill Response 7 Step Guide
- Correct Product Applications and absorbencies
- Practical Spill Response simulation exercise
Course Length: approx. one hour and a half, including a brief assessment and time for questions. After completion a Certificate of Participation will be issued to each of participant in your company.
Suitable for all Team leaders, Transport Drivers, Mechanics, Mobile Technicians, Workshop, Depot and Factory Personnel, and/or anyone who uses, stores or transports dangerous goods and liquids.
Prices are charged per participant (ex GST), a minimum requirement of 4 participants per session is required.
To book your Training Session, please contact us on 0417 499 002 or email: info@esssa.com.au
