Spill Kit Training
Spill Kit Awareness Training is an entry level course suitable for all staff who may be required to deploy spill kits following a spill incident in the workplace.
Description
| Introduction & Objectives (15 minutes) |
| - Welcome and trainer introduction |
| - Overview of the session |
| -Objectives: |
| - Increase awareness of potential liquid spills |
| - Learn how to prevent spills |
| - Understand the effective and safe use of spill control materials |
| - Become aware of current pollution regulations |
| - Learn safe disposal methods for sorbents |
| - Understand individual responsibility and best practices |
| Module 1: Understanding Spills and Prevention |
| - Potential Liquid Spills and Their Impacts |
| - Environmental contamination |
| - Implications for waterways |
| - *Preventing Spills |
| - Strategies and best practices |
| - Importance of vigilance and routine checks |
| Module 2: Spill Response and Control |
| - Emergency Spill Procedure |
| - Steps to take in the event of a spill |
| - Importance of quick and effective response |
| - Using Spill Control Resources |
| - Types of spill control materials (absorbents, neutralisers, etc.) |
| - Proper use and application of spill kits |
| - Types of Sorbents |
| - Oil-only sorbents |
| - Universal sorbents |
| - Chemical sorbents |
| - Safe Use of Spill Control Materials |
| - Safety measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| - Correct application techniques |
| Activity: Group Exercise |
| - Discuss and outline a spill response plan for a hypothetical spill scenario |
| Break (15 minutes) |
| Module 3: Compliance and Regulations |
| - Pollution Regulations |
| - Overview of current regulations and standards |
| - Compliance requirements and reporting obligations |
| - Risks and Consequences |
| - Legal and financial repercussions of non-compliance |
| - Impact on company reputation |
| Module 4: Safe Disposal and Individual Responsibility |
| - Safe Disposal of Sorbents |
| - Proper disposal methods |
| - Awareness of how sorbents take on properties of the absorbed liquid |
| - Individual Responsibility and Best Practices |
| - Roles and responsibilities in spill prevention and response |
| - Encouraging best practices in the workplace |
| Module 5: Resources and Tools |
| - Spill Control Resources |
| - Overview of dispensers, containers, and sorbents available |
| - How to choose the right materials for different types of spills |
| Wrap-Up |
| - Summary of key points covered |
| - Open floor for questions and discussions |
| - Assessment: |
| - Trainer’s assessment of participation and understanding |
| - Information on practical sessions: |
| - Practical spills kit training available upon request |
| - Additional fee may apply or spills kit to be provided by the site |