CSP - Chemical Spillage

Duration

One Day

Overview

Introduction to Chemical Spillages, Identifying and assessing the risk, confining a spill and implementing clean up, Fire Fighting, Internal Documents, Inspections and Reports.

1. Introduction

  • What is a Spill
  • What are Hazardous Chemicals
  • The importance of preventing chemical spills
  • Housekeeping
  • Legislation

2. Identifying and Assessing Risk

  • Hazards and Risks
  • Hazard Groups
  • Controlling Workplace Hazards
  • Standards
  • Environmental Goals:
  • Oil from Vehicles
  • Dust Emissions
  • Spillage from materials transportation
  • Exhaust emissions

3. Confining a Spill and Clean Up

  • Spillage Procedures
  • Safety Precautions
  • Spill Kits
  • Clean-up and containment 
  • Waste Disposal
  • Emergencies

4. Fire Fighting and First Aid

  • Elements of a Fire
  • Classes of Fire
  • Fire Fighting each Class
  • Using a Fire Extinguihser
  • Placement of Fire Extinguishers
  • Basic First Aid Procedures

4. Discussion on the Organisation and Reports

  • Discussion on the Organisation's Documents and Reports