Spill Kit : Chemicals & Oils

Learning outcomes

• Show your commitment to The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
• Learn about the purpose of spill kits and how they can prevent a spill from spreading further
• Learn about your company's emergency plan in response to spills and use our steps as a guide

About this course

Spills of significant size can pose a large risk to people and the environment. A spill kit contains various absorbent items that can be used when there is a leak or spillage of a hazardous liquid. They are designed to stop the spillage from spreading further and help start a cleanup process.

There are various sized spill kits that you can buy for your workplace but generally speaking, there are 3 variations of spill kits: a general purpose spill kit, oil and/or fuel spillage kits and chemical spills.

Spill kits should only be opened in emergencies. Most contain the same base products, PPE (personal protective equipment), materials to stop leakages, waste bags and materials to seal drains. Some workplaces may have multiple sizes and multiple purpose spill kits.

When you encounter a spill, the first and most important thing is to protect yourself first. This spill kit Training Course looks at what a spill kit contains, when you need to use it and what procedure to follow when you encounter a spill.

The importance of Spill Kit Training: Chemicals & Oils

It’s important that you comply with the law and understand the positive impact this training course can have on your organization and employees.

Certificate

Download and print

Each of our courses ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.

This Spill Kit Training: Chemicals & Oils course concludes with a 10 question multiple-choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.

What does my certificate include?

Your Spill Kit Training : Chemicals & Oils Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.

Why is this training important?

Business Benefits

Spill Kits are designed for easy use and so that anyone can prevent a spillage from spreading further. This course is suitable for all employees and provides them with the skills to know how to effectively use their spill kits.

This course is appropriate for all employees so that in the case of an emergency anyone can handle a spill. Spills can occur at any time and we should always be prepared for them. Staff should all be trained in how to use the spill kits and what materials to be used for certain spillages. 

Whether you will never have a spill occur at work or you have experienced them before, this training is useful as a full course and a refresher to provide knowledge on how to stop a Spill causing damage.