
Course details
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)
Course Overview
You have seen media reports about the catastrophic effects an oil spill has on wildlife, the environment, and the livelihood of affected communities. The SPCC regulation was developed to prevent oil releases at facilities from polluting navigable waters of the United States. This course gives employees a general overview of SPCC requirements. Ideal learners include any employee involved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spill response or maintenance of oil equipment.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- List the general requirements and goals of an SPCC plan
- Identify the potential types and sources of oils and oil products covered by the regulations
- State the steps to take in the event of a spill
- Give examples of what you can do to prevent spills
Topics Covered
- SPCC Requirements and Goals
- Types of Oil and Releases
- Spill Countermeasures
- Cleanup and Reporting
- Spill Prevention
- Spill Response
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course