More than half of commercial vehicle operators have suffered a major environmentally-hazardous spill, according to research by the Environment Agency and the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF).
This course is ideal for anyone looking for an introductory spillage response training course. Delegates will gain competence in dealing with every aspect of a potential spillage and the needs of ISO14001 accreditation and current legislation will also be met.
Our course
- Diesel, Oils and Chemicals – Characteristics, Movement, Storage, Disposal
- COSHH, Risk Assessment and Emergency Procedures
- Discovering and Responding to a Spillage
- Handling Hazardous Spills and Health & Safety
- Containment, Recovery and Waste Procedures
- Site Specific Spillage Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Incident Control Plan & Documentation
- Site Environmental Protection Policy
- To detail the characteristics of common liquid types, such as diesel
- To know the requirements for storing, handling and transporting liquids
- To state own current level of preparedness to deal with a Spillage
- To have the know-how, confidence and ability to safely manage a modest spill involving a known substance
- To have an understanding of the safe and effective use of spill control resources
- To be aware of Site Environmental Protection Policy
- To have an awareness of the potential Environmental and Health and Safety threats and impacts risks associated with liquid spills
Location
At SIGTA Portslade or on your site
Duration
Half day