Spill Kits

Overview

In order to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, employers working with bulk quantities of hazardous substances must have appropriate emergency plans in place, as well as arrangements to deal with sudden uncontrolled releases of large quantities of these substances. Employees must therefore be trained in the proper use of workplace spill kits, and be able to interpret COSHH risk assessments and safety data sheets to ensure spillages are dealt with quickly, efficiently & safely.

This half-day course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the safe use of workplace spillage kits, interpretation of relevant COSHH documentation & the importance of emergency planning & personal protective equipment.

This course can be delivered at your premises for up to 12 learners.

This course is designed to familiarise your employees with the spill kits provided within your workplace, therefore you should ensure these have been provided & that safe access is made available to the trainer delivering the course.

Goals

On completion of the course, all candidates will understand:

  • The importance of emergency planning in dealing with large spillages of hazardous substances

  • Interpretation of COSHH risk assessments & safety data sheets

  • Safe use of workplace spillage kits

  • Environmental considerations & safe disposal

Agenda

The course will include sessions on:

  • Health & safety law

  • Employers & employees responsibilities

  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

  • Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR)

  • Emergency planning

  • COSHH risk assessments

  • Materials safety data sheets

  • Personal & Respiratory Protective Equipment (PPE / RPE)

  • Environmental considerations & safe disposal

  • Safe use of workplace spill kits

Assessment

Assessment on the Spill Kits Course is via a series of short open & multiple-choice written questions. The written assessment consists of straightforward questions, though learners will be required to have at least a basic knowledge of English.

Learners who complete the course & are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate which is valid for three years.

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