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Dealing with Hazardous Spills
Learn cleanup techniques when a hazardous spill occursPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 16m in Arabic, English
Course Description
Hazardous materials are a part of many work situations. They can be found in many different types of facilities and on many job sites from manufacturing and construction to retail and office environments. Some organizations have to deal with hazardous materials as part of their daily business, and have detailed plans and highly trained workers to handle a sudden spill. But other facilities only have to handle these materials infrequently, and may not have given much thought to what must be done in case of a spill. This course is designed to teach employees how to deal with a cleanup situation when a hazardous spill occurs.
What You'll Learn
- Apply HAZMAT basics and the Emergency Action Plan when a hazardous spill occurs
- Organize and understand the role of the spill response team
- Execute the first steps for responding to a hazardous spill
- Characterize a hazardous spill and carry out the cleanup
- Handle special hazards, decontamination, and waste disposal
Key Takeaways
- Hazardous materials are found across many facilities and job sites, from manufacturing and construction to retail and office environments.
- Some organizations handle hazardous materials daily with detailed plans and highly trained workers, while others deal with them infrequently and may not have planned for a spill.
- The course teaches employees how to deal with a cleanup situation when a hazardous spill occurs.
- Spill response covers the emergency action plan, the response team, first steps, characterizing and cleaning up the spill, and decontamination and waste disposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for employees who may need to deal with a cleanup situation when a hazardous spill occurs, including those at facilities that handle hazardous materials only infrequently.
What does this course cover?
It covers HAZMAT basics and the emergency action plan, the spill response team, the first steps in responding to a spill, characterizing a spill and cleaning it up, and special hazards, decontamination, and waste disposal.
What skills will I gain?
Skills include hazardous material containment and control, handling, and storage, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, and spill response training.
Where can hazardous materials be found?
They can be found in many types of facilities and on many job sites, from manufacturing and construction to retail and office environments.
