Spill Kit Management

Delegates

Minimum of 6 delegates and maximum of 12 delegates.

This course is designed for anyone who needs to use Spill Kit equipment at work. This can include anyone from management to general employees who are faced with a spillage of any liquids.

Certificate

Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. We recommend that this course is renewed every three years.

Course duration

½ day.

Overview

• Introduction – an overview of the course and a short discussion of attendees’ current level of knowledge and experience.
• Demonstration of contents of Spill Kit – delegates to be shown the contents of a Spill Kit supplied by their employers (if one available) and items from the Kit discussed.
• Isolation – discuss the area where spillage occurred and invite delegates to identify potential dangers arising (ie cigarettes, smoking areas, sources of ignition and wind direction).
• Give an example of isolation such as using hazard warning tape and hazard warning signs.
• Containment – demonstrate to delegates on how to use the equipment to contain a spillage (using socks or booms). Identify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a one piece protective suit, goggles and gloves and communicate to delegates the importance of using suitable equipment.
• Absorb – demonstrate to delegates how to apply the absorbent pads correctly.
• Clean up – advise delegates that contaminated pads, socks and PPE equipment should be placed into hazardous waste plastic bags (provided as part of the Spill Kit), secured with cable ties and the contents of waste to be written on outside of the bag warning of hazardous contents.
• Granules – describe to delegates how to apply granules (supplied in the Spill Kit) to the affected area after using absorbent pads and how to dispose of the granules in the correct manner.
• Dispose – describe to delegates how to store and dispose of hazardous waste at their workplace.
• Re-order – describe to delegates the importance of ensuring that stocks are replenished as soon as they are used.
• Questions and answers – time for attendees to clarify and query any of the points raised in the course.

Training

MBO Safety Services Limited has a strong team of specialist trainers who develop and deliver bespoke courses, all tailored to your business’s health and safety requirements.
Our courses can be held at our training facility, or at a location of your choice.

Multiple UK Locations

Each of our training venues has been carefully selected to ensure that delegates are provided with a comfortable learning environment. All rooms have natural lighting, air conditioning and provide quality food and refreshments.