Spill Kit Training

Course contents for Part A of the Spill Training Course – Identify and minimise environmental hazards – MSMENV172

Identify environmental threats

• Recognise the type and severity of environmental threat posed by the materials and processes used for own work
• Identify ways materials used may enter the environment
• Identify sensitive features of the local environment and their impact on work practice and procedures
• Recognise abnormal or unacceptable emission levels

Identify workplace procedures and policies to minimise environmental threats

• Identify workplace policy for environmental protection
• Identify environmental protection measures within standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to work
• State contact procedures for personnel involved in environmental response teams

Follow procedures to minimise environmental threats

• Implement environmental protection measures in relevant procedures
• Report abnormal emissions/environmental issues to appropriate personnel
• Apply containment procedures in accordance with SOPs, where appropriate
• Implement waste management procedures and practices
• Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Part B Respond to site based spills includes the following topics as part of the Spills training course

Plan and prepare for responding to site based spills

• Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• Access, interpret and apply documentation required to respond to site based spills
• Coordinate activities with others and establish communication systems to be used during spills
• Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
• Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• Identify effective handling procedures for general and hazardous waste
• Identify and communicate team responsibilities when managing a spill with others as required and according to workplace procedures
• Identify reporting responsibilities when a spill occurs
• Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations

Assess and identify spill type

• Identify chemicals or products involved in the spill according to workplace procedures
• Locate, read and interpret safety data sheets to identify required action to manage the spill
• Identify hazardous chemicals and their effects
• Determine the potential volume and size of spill according to workplace procedures
• Determine the potential risk to the environment according to workplace procedures

Conduct the spill response

• Determine the appropriate method and resources required to control the spill
• Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to manage the spill
• Control and contain the spill relative to spill type and size according to workplace procedures
• Communicate and seek assistance from relevant personnel if unable to handle spill independently
• Clean up spill according to job requirements and workplace procedures
• Apply processes for managing and disposing of hazardous waste according to workplace procedures

Complete written documentation and reporting requirements

• Communicate spill response to relevant personnel
• Complete written records and reports for spill response according to workplace procedures
• Record and report use of spill response kits for replenishment

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate which indicates the Statement of Attainments as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This is a nationally recognised certification. The Statement is issued by us, Harness Energy (RTO 40521).

The Spills Kit Training ‘Statement of attainment’ is for the Nationally Accredited Units of Competency:

• MSMENV172 – Identify and minimise environmental hazards
• RIIRIS202E – Respond to site based spills

The Certificate is usually needed as evidence for your employer for safety and compliance requirements.

NOTE: MSMENV172 Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP172A Identify and minimise environmental hazards. RIIRIS202E Supersedes and is equivalent to RIIRIS202D – Respond to site based spills