This Managing Chemical Spills online training course explores the prevention of response to and management of chemical spills. Participants will learn about: the legal framework governing chemical spills in Canada; common types of spills, their causes and effects; the risks of spills in the workplace; safe chemical storage and handling practices; spill prevention and contingency plans; spill response procedures; and requirements for reporting and documentation.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Managing Chemical Spills course, the user will learn:

• About the legal framework governing chemical spills in Canada
• To identify common types of spills, their causes and effects
• To assess the risks of spills in the workplace
• Safe chemical storage and handling practices
• About spill prevention and contingency plans
• Spill response procedures
• About requirements for reporting and documentation
  

Course Outline

This online Managing Chemical Spills course is made up of the following sections:

1. Legal Framework
2. Understanding Chemical Spills
3. Chemical Spill Risk Assessment
4. Proper Chemical Storage and Handling
5. Spill Prevention and Contingency Plans
6. When a Chemical Spill Occurs
7. Reporting and Documentation

Course Audience

This Managing Chemical Spills online training course was designed for managers, supervisors and employees in workplaces that handle or transport hazardous materials.

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