Course Description
Chemical spills can occur in the laboratory or when transporting chemicals. In either situation, all personnel should be prepared to respond. Principal investigators, supervisors, staff, students, and any individual working with chemicals should be familiar with the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties of hazardous products in the laboratory or work area. Planning ahead and equipping the laboratory or work area with the required equipment will ensure a quick, safe, and effective response.
This course will cover responsibilities, prevention, spill kit contents, spill assessment, and spill response. It is important to note that additional site-specific training may also be required in order to address the specific chemicals in use.
Course Outline
There are a total of five modules that make up the Chemical Spill Response course:
- Module 1: Responsibilities
- Module 2: Prevention
- Module 3: Spill Kit Contents
- Module 4: Spill Assessment
- Module 5: Spill Response
What You Will Learn
- Supervisor and work responsibilities
- Chemical spill prevention strategies
- The contents of various types of spill kits and their purposes
- The differences between a minor and major spill
- How to respond to various types of chemical spills
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of the minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.Recommended For
- All who work with or in proximity to chemicals