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Accidental Release and Spill Cleanup
Safely contain and cleanup hazardous spillsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 11 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 11 Lessons · 19m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations, and can be found on many types of job sites. OSHA feels that it is so important for employees to know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances (as well as how to handle and dispose of them properly) they have mandated that anyone working with these substances receive comprehensive training in this area. This course discusses the plans and procedures necessary to safely contain and cleanup a hazardous materials spill.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize hazardous materials and waste found on various job sites
- Plan and prepare procedures for a hazardous materials emergency
- Select and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for spill response
- Monitor and contain spill sites, including indoor spills
- Carry out the cleanup, disposal, and decontamination process
- Apply evacuation procedures during a hazardous materials release
Key Takeaways
- Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations and can be found on many types of job sites.
- OSHA mandates that anyone working with these substances receive comprehensive training in recognizing, handling, and disposing of them properly.
- Safely containing and cleaning up a hazardous materials spill requires established plans and procedures.
- The course covers the full spill response sequence, from planning and site containment through cleanup, disposal, and decontamination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for employees who work with hazardous materials and waste, which OSHA mandates receive comprehensive training in recognizing, handling, and disposing of these substances properly.
What does this course cover?
It discusses the plans and procedures necessary to safely contain and clean up a hazardous materials spill, including planning for an emergency, PPE, site monitoring and containment, indoor spills, evacuation, the cleanup process, disposal, and decontamination.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in hazardous material containment and control, hazardous material handling, hazardous waste management, spill response, and awareness-level hazardous materials certification.
Why is this training required?
OSHA considers it so important for employees to recognize potentially dangerous substances and handle and dispose of them properly that it has mandated comprehensive training in this area for anyone working with these substances.
