Course Content
Module 1
is designed to introduce theaudience to pollution prevention good practice and covers the following topics:
Impacts of pollution from spillages etc.
Pathways to humans and other receptors via watercourses, groundwater and land
Sources and causes of pollution – leaking tanks and bunds etc.
Drainage systems
Legislation, prosecution risks, financial loss (product loss), social impacts, public image, long term liabilities
Preventing the pollution of controlled waters
Identifying and protecting drains
Good housekeeping
Storage and handling of materials
Bunds – purpose, inspection, maintenance, capacity
Module 2 covers:
Emergencies and spill kits
Emergency Response
Identifying the risks
Position of spill kits
Natural drainage runs
Spill Kit types and contents
Absorbent types
Spill response procedures
Course duration, site specific
normally between 2-6 hours.
Includes
Power Point presentation x 2
10-15 min Video
Quiz, Practical Session
(Client is expected to supply a Spill Response Kit for Practical Training, or a kit can be provided at an additional cost)
