
Spill Prevention
Spill prevention planning: source identification, secondary containment, transfer controls, inspection routines and SPCC documentation.
Learning outcomes
- Identify potential sources and causes of spills in the workplace.
- Implement engineering controls and secondary containment (e.g., bunds).
- Follow safe work practices to minimize the risk of spills.
- Conduct regular inspections of storage tanks, piping, and containers.
- Maintain equipment and systems to prevent leaks and failures.
- Develop and implement spill prevention and countermeasure plans.
- Train employees on spill prevention techniques and awareness.
- Monitor activities and environments for early signs of leaks.
- Review and improve spill prevention measures based on incidents.
- Comply with environmental regulations for spill prevention.
Who should attend
Warehouse, logistics, shipping and chemical handling personnel
On completion
Global SPS certificate of training issued to each successful participant, with records retained for client and regulatory audit.
Where we deliver this course
We deliver the Spill Prevention course at our training centre in Abidjan or directly on your site anywhere in Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa, in English or French, for groups of 6 to 16 participants. Courses follow international standards and are scheduled around your operation.
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