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Spill Response Management

Spill Response Management

Spill Response Training is designed to protect workers responding to hazardous spills and limit the potential environmental & financial impacts to companies.  Using experienced trainers with hands on knowledge, we take students through all aspects of spill response for hazardous materials in the work environment.

Level I (Half Day):

This a theory only classroom based program with minimal hands on. This is intended for the individuals not in the forefront of responding to hazardous spills.

Level II (Full Day):

This course is intended for the individuals that are handling onsite spills while following their current spill plan and procedures, and involves theory and hands on training. We incorporate a small to medium size spill (205 L volume estimate) response techniques.

Level III / Trainer Level (Two Day):

This is intended for the individuals who are handling onsite spills while following their current spill plan and procedures. We incorporate large spills (>205 L volume estimate) response techniques as outlined below. This program will include proper handling of hazardous waste, dangerous goods, and other potential risks. We will incorporate a risk assessment relating to spills to evaluate the potential of an incident.

Course Outline

  • Theory
  • Utilizing Hazard Resources
    • SDS, Technical Data and Bulletins, NIOSH/ERG
  • Reporting (Immediate and Follow Up) (each regulator has jurisdictional authority for spills)
  • Types of Spills (land, water, airborne releases, solid)
  • ERP/Emergency Personnel (Selection, Roles, and Responsibilities) 
  • PPE/Equipment (Selection, Inspection, Usage, and Maintenance)
  • Identification of Spills and Release Protocols and Procedures (using the current spill plan and trainer experience)
  • Absorbent and Spill Supply Product Selection (How to select the appropriate materials)
  • Control, Containment, and Absorbent Placement and Use
  • Procedures for Safe Response and Cleanup (Step by Step to Safely Assess, Identify, Control/Contain and respond to spills)
  • Decontamination (Person, Property, PPE, and Equipment decon)
  • Disposal of Wastes

Spill Response Management

Course Overview

  • Duration (Online)

4 Hours

  • Onsite / Webinar

1-3 Days

  • Prerequisite

TDG & WHMIS

  • Includes

Exam

  • Certificate

Included

Available Training Options

What Our Clients
Are Saying

Safety is about being prepared and proactive, not being reactive. We take pride in helping our partners across North America maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance. Here are some instances where we’ve helped our clients navigate the complexities of hazardous materials with confidence.

At Galatea we help energy producers digitalize regulatory and TDG documents. To do this we need to make sure we’re aligned with experts like Global Hazmat who can help us navigate complex regulatory and TDG requirements. Global Hazmat has done an incredible job providing customized training for our team and providing guidance as we develop innovative solutions for the industry.
C. H., CEO Galatea Technologies
Just thought I would say thank you for all the years of hard work, dedication and expertise you bring to the industry regarding hazardous materials. Particularly customer service, ongoing training and liaison with agencies, whenever disposal is required to comply, not only with “Best Practices” but Regulatory and Legislative requirements in Canada as well as the U.S. Like many industries, we are registered as “Generators” of waste on rare occasions, so minimizing cost is essential to the bottom line in business. Increased inspections, penalties and fines by Regulators in Canada and U.S. sets a precedence for the need of training and documentation. This has made a Positive outcome with our corporation, thanks to Global. Your ongoing services are greatly appreciated.
S.L. – Convoy Supply
It is our pleasure to recommend Global Hazmat. We reached out to Global Hazmat for our Transportation of Dangerous Goods training. We found them to be very professional and friendly. They assisted us through the whole process of setting up the course and the training was based on what we were looking for. The office staff were helpful and quick to respond to our questions. The course that was presented by Kevin Swinden was amazing! Kevin was able to keep everyone engaged and presented with confidence. Kevin was very knowledgeable and willing to assist however he could. Overall, Global Hazmat offers top-notch training at a fair cost for the service you receive.
C.B. – Town of Osoyoos
Global Hazmat has been a very valuable training resource for Schnitzer Steel Canada Ltd. (Schnitzer). The instructor, Kevin Swinden, is very knowledgeable and has a great ability ensuring the students are engaged throughout the course. Furthermore, Global Hazmat ensures all pertinent documentation (i.e. certificates, exams, etc.) are delivered in a timely manner. Lastly, Kevin has been great at answering any additional questions we may have, well after a year of taking a course. Global Hazmat is worth the investment to ensure our company is maintaining compliance with the applicable regulations in our industry.
N.K. – Schnitzer Steel Canada Ltd.
As Vice President of Tri-Arrow, I wanted our hazardous waste disposal company to become the industry leader in regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and health and safety for our employees, our clients, and the general public. This meant partnering with the best compliance company. This meant partnering with Kevin Swinden and Global Hazmat. Kevin worked with me and with many of my team members over the course of almost 20 years, to help us with our compliance needs, policy drafting, TDG training, and environmental consulting on a variety of issues. If you’re looking for the best, I would highly recommend Kevin and Global Hazmat.
G.W. – Tri-Arrow Industrial Recovery / Stericycle
Kodak Canada ULC is committed to meeting its legal requirements and deal with various hazardous chemicals that must be controlled. Kodak is also registered to the 14001 standard. As such we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. Global Hazmat aid Kodak in meeting these requirements through training and consultation. This has included Spill Response, understanding WHMIS and TDG requirements. Global Hazmat have become a partner ensuring risk reduction by improving the chemical management program. Training provided by Global Hazmat is of great value; reducing risk to the health and safety of our people, the environment and risk to our business.
E.G. – Kodak Canada
Kevin is without a doubt the most knowledgeable person I know in regards to Hazardous materials, Dangerous goods and the control and transportation needs of both. He is always my first call when I have questions or require training or assessment. Kevin is one of the best speakers in the industry in regards to WHMIS, GHS and Dangerous goods, he is engaging and dynamic and is able to entertain the crowd to keep them engaged. You won’t find anyone better when it comes to training and knowledge in WHMIS, GHS and Dangerous Goods Transportation; he literally wrote the book on it.
J. S. – HSE Manager – RKM Services Ltd.
Nobody knows more about TDG. Kevin is renowned for his knowledge, personality and strategic network. When it comes to hazardous goods training, your search should begin and end with Kevin. First Class operation.
R.B. – Valley First Aid
Kevin helped us develop a comprehensive plan to operate our business considering and surpassing TDG and LT safety guidelines. We're able to protect our team and our community with the knowledge and procedures that we have in place thanks to Global Hazmat and their guidance.
Brian - 1st Trauma Scene Clean Up
Kevin and the Global Hazmat team were nothing but professional and made TDG training an enjoyable experience. Wealth of knowledge and resources and absolute friendly service.
Paul Boivin

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What is spill response management training?

Training that prepares your team to act when a hazardous material is released — recognizing the hazard, protecting themselves and others, containing the spill where it’s safe to do so, and knowing who to notify and what to report. The goal is a controlled, confident response instead of confusion in the first critical minutes.

Anyone who could encounter a spill as part of their work — warehouse and production staff, drivers, receiving personnel, site supervisors, and members of your emergency response or spill team. The level of training depends on the role: recognizing and reporting a spill is different from actively containing and cleaning one up.

It depends on your operation, the materials you handle, and the jurisdiction. Many workplaces are required to have spill response procedures and trained personnel under environmental and occupational health and safety regulations, and dangerous goods regimes expect emergency response knowledge. We can help you determine what applies to your site.

Yes — that’s the point of doing it properly. We build the session around the products on your site, your storage and handling areas, and your existing response procedures, so the training transfers directly to the situations your team could actually face.

The plan is the documented set of procedures — who does what, what gets contained, who gets notified. The training makes sure your people can actually carry it out under pressure. The two work together, and we can develop both.

Yes. Response skills fade when they aren’t used, so periodic refreshers keep your team sharp and current with any changes to your materials or procedures. We provide both initial and refresher training.