No matter how careful we try to be, spills happen in the workplace. Whether this is a small nuisance spill or an accidental release, a spill can have devastating consequences if not responded to correctly. Responding to a spill may seem like a daunting task at first, but having a sound Spill Response plan in place, and an organized spill kit available, will help you maintain a better, and safer, workplace. This online course walks you through the Spill Response process and the items required for a proper spill kit.

This course is presented in six chapters:

• Chapter 1: Types of Spills and How They Occur
• Chapter 2: Roles and Responsibilities
• Chapter 3: Associated and Direct Hazards
• Chapter 4: Spill Responses
• Chapter 5: Building and Restocking Spill Kits
• Chapter 6: Workplace Training

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Explain how to prevent various types of spills
• Recognize your responsibility for responding to and reporting spills
• Identify the various associated and direct hazards that may result from a spill
• Understand what to do if a spill occurs at your workplace
• Explain how to clean up various spills
• Understand who to contact if you require assistance with a spill

Approximately 60 minutes

A mark of 80% must be achieved to receive a certificate of completion for this online Spill Response Training course. Participants can repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.