Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)

Oil spills can be devastating to the environment and incur lots of costs for the handling or storage facility responsible. While there are clean-up techniques to remedy a situation, the best way to solve the problem is through prevention. This video explains how oil spills happen and what to do to prevent them. Oil handling maintenance is key in the prevention of oil leaks and spills.

The importance of secondary containment structures and how they work to prevent oil discharges is discussed. How to handle equipment is a big factor in preventing oil from leaking into the water or the outside surface. Properly transporting oil is illustrated in this video and why it is imperative for workers to know how to operate the equipment is discussed.

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) protocol is explained, especially in regards to its importance in notifying personnel of oil leaks. The course points out how the proper training and following the correct protocol is important in stopping the oil leak from causing any damage to the environment. If a spill does occur it is imperative for workers to know how to contain it.

The proper steps to ensure oil is maintained and transported correctly are detailed step-by-step in this video. Help your employees protect the environment by practicing the oil spill prevention techniques presented in this training.

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Individuals who work at a facility that stores or handles any oil or oil product

• Introduction
• Pollution Prevention
• Oil Storage Equipment
• Oil Transfer and Handling Equipment
• Security
• Discharge Procedure Protocols
• Conclusion

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