Small Spill Response

Duration: 8h

Who is this training for?

All employees in a workplace.
There are no prerequisites for this training.

Description

By the end of this training, candidates will be able to provide a response for a small spill involving hazardous materials, while protecting lives, property, and the environment. This training is based on Légis Québec Q-2, r.32, NFPA 472, Académie des pompiers, and Responding in the Presence of Hazardous Materials laws and standards.

Goals

Applying occupational health and safety rules
Assessing an incident
Using an Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Planning an emergency response
Using the emergency plan
Using plugging products like rods, absorbents, etc.
Detecting and measuring a spill
Assessing how an emergency response is progressing
Equipment return-to-service

Content

Risk of exposure
Standards and levels of exposure according to detection and measurements
Handling personal protective equipment
Using small spill plugging products
Medical follow-up and first aid
Using tools: GMU, MSDS, detector, decontamination equipment
Simulation equipment (gas, liquid, solid)

Evaluation

One 25-question exam and an assessment of working knowledge: using a multi-gas detector and determining an exclusion area. The required passing grade is 80%. A supplemental exam is available.

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Standards, laws, and references

Légis Québec Q-2, r. 32
NFPA 472
Académie des pompiers: Responding in the Presence of Hazardous Materials

All participants who have successfully completed the training will receive a certificate of competency.

Our certifications are recognized by the following:

Canadian Armed Forces
MELS
Transport Canada
SAAQ
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

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