Stoke-on-Trent, often known simply as Stoke, is a city in Staffordshire, England, historically famous for its pottery industry. It was formed in the 19th century by the merging of six towns: Stoke-upon-Trent, Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton, and Longton. The city has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in ceramics, with iconic brands like Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, and Spode originating there. Today, Stoke-on-Trent is a blend of cultural history and regeneration, offering a mix of museums, green spaces, and modern amenities, alongside its ongoing ties to manufacturing.
Emergency Spill Training Course In Stoke-on-Trent
When chemicals or hazardous substances are being used, there is always the potential for a spillage to occur. Spill training is extremely important so that those involved are able to develop a prevention plan and to become familiar with the steps to take when a spill takes place.
Investment in spill training assists towards ISO 14001 and meets with regulations including Pollution Prevention Guidelines and Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH), it forms part of your Pollution Incident Response Plan.
Our Emergency Spill Training in Stoke-on-Trent, is developed by professionals and is designed to show you how to safely store, use and manoeuvre harmful substances, thus decreasing the risk of a spill. You will gain knowledge on how to effectively use a spill kit on-site and learn the importance of becoming familiar with your emergency plan.
Benefits of attending this course include reducing environmental incidents within the workplace, compliance with environmental legislation and knowing that you can confidently and quickly act in the event of a hazardous spill.
What Is Covered?
Our emergency spill training course in Stoke-on-Trent covers the following topics:
- Physical make up of absorbents
- Relevant legislation and duty of care
- Personal safety
- Containment and clean up techniques
- Storage and handling awareness
- Site contingency planning
- Practical use of personal risk assessment
- Drain sealing techniques
- Spill exercise
Who Can Take The Course?
This course is suitable for professionals in various roles, including those working with hazardous materials, health and safety officers, environmental specialists, facility managers, supervisors, and anyone with workplace safety and spill response responsibilities.
How Long Will The Course Take?
The course takes approximately 4 hours, with morning and afternoon options for flexibility.
What Qualifications Do I Receive?
After completing the course, candidates receive a certificate valid for three years, with a recommended renewal every 3 years.
Get In Touch
Interested in undertaking one of our Emergency Spills training courses in Stoke-on-Trent? Call us today on 0151 343 0588 to learn more. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.