Spill Prevention and Response

By the end of this course the participant will be able to:

• Describe the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule is and why it was created
• Identify facilities and oils covered by the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule
• List common oil storage and handling types
• Identify spill prevention measures
• Identify control measures
• Define response planning levels
• Describe proper disposal practices

• Introductions.
• What is a hazardous material.
• Types of hazards posed by hazardous substances.
• Chemical labels for transporting hazardous goods,.
• Storage of dangerous goods.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Control measures for storing hazardous substances.
• Using hazardous chemicals safely, emergency procedures.
• Managing a spill.
• Planning for a spill or leak.
• Why do spills occur.
• Pollution risk assessment.
• Pollution Incident Response Plan.
• Pollution control equipment.
• Recognizing and evaluating a spill or leak.
• Categories of Emergency Reponses Plan (Tire I, Tire II & Tire III).
• The actions to be taken, and the reporting requirements, in the event of a spill.

This course is suited for supervisors, workers, workplace spill response or emergency response team members.

• Classroom lectures and exercises
• Videos

Core Certificate for each attendee