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Spill awareness training

Equip your team with an essential understanding of best practices for handling hazardous liquid spills, safe use of equipment, and proactive measures to prevent pollution incidents.

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Hazardous liquid spills whether oil, chemicals, or other pollutants, pose serious risks to health, safety, and the environment. Without proper spill training, even a minor incident can escalate into a costly pollution event, legal penalties, or reputational damage.

Are you prepared to mitigate the impact of hazardous liquid spills in your workplace effectively? Do your team know what to do in the event of a spill?

We deliver specialist spill training to ensure your team can respond confidently and competently to an environmental spill incident; from desktop demonstrations to full-scale, live controlled simulations and bespoke exercises.

Covered in our spill training

Delivered on-site and tailored to your operations, our spill awareness training combines theory, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios to ensure your team is fully equipped. 

  • Environmental impact: Understand the short-term and long-term consequences of pollution.
  • Legislation and penalties: Learn about key UK environmental legislation, including COMAH and ISO 14001 requirements.
  • The Environment Agency: Know what to expect during inspections and incident reporting.
  • Spill response protocols: Step-by-step guidance on preparing for and managing oil spills and chemical spills.
  • Health and safety: Prioritise personal safety and sitewide risk management.
  • Duty of care and PPE: Ensure proper use of protective equipment and fulfil legal responsibilities.
  • Hands-on spill exercises: Practice using absorbents, containment tools, and spill kits in controlled simulations.

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Spill awareness training designed to meet your site’s needs

Our spill awareness training is built around the specific operational needs and risks of your site, incorporating valuable lessons from any recent incidents. Whether you're dealing with oil, chemicals, or other hazardous liquids, we adapt the course to reflect your environment and team roles.

Duration

4hrs / half day

Location

At a location of your choosing

Group size

Max 12

Validity

3 years

Completion of our spill awareness training course helps in achieving and maintaining your ISO 14001 accreditation, complying with Control of Major Accident Hazards and other regulations, and strengthening environmental due diligence.

We deliver spill training in half-day sessions (4 hours) at a location of your choice for groups of up to 12 delegates.

Regular refresher sessions are recommended as a key aspect of spill prevention to maintain readiness and compliance.

Spill training course contents

Sources, scenarios, and consequences of pollution

Legislation, regulatory controls, and penalties

The role of the environmental regulator

Pollutant source-pathway-receptor model

Spill preparation and reducing the chance of pollution events

Equipment selection and deployment techniques

Containment and clean-up procedures

Documentation

Health and safety

Duty of care

Waste management

Demonstration of product and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Practical exercise in dealing with a spill

Course assessment and certification

To successfully complete the spill awareness training course, delegates must achieve 100% attendance and actively participate in all sessions.

Trainers will conduct formative assessments during the course, culminating in a short multiple-choice summative exam which requires a minimum score of 70% to pass.

Upon completion, delegates receive a spill awareness training certificate, valid for three years.

What delegates say about our spill training

A good, well rounded and informative course with a hands-on approach to dealing with spills and using equipment. There was very good coverage of legislation and best practices.

Book your spill awareness training today

Ready to protect your site and ensure your team can respond effectively to an environmental spill? Contact us today to schedule your spill awareness training course.

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