« Back to Listing To The Point Series: Hazardous Spill Response

Product Code: TPHSR
Running Time: 10 minutes
Language: English
Version: Standard
Our workplace is full of hazards, hazards that can hurt us or kill us. Controlling these hazards and preventing injuries is the point of our safety and health program. One such hazard is the one presented by the uncontrolled release of a hazardous material, or “HazMat.” Protecting all personnel, the general public, and the environment from the harmful effects of a HazMat spill is the point of hazardous spill response procedures. This program discusses the different roles in a HazMat Spill Response Team, their PPE, and some basic ways to clean up a spill safely.
After watching the program, the participant should be able to explain the following:
- What is a HazMat;
- HAZWOPER regulations;
- The members and responsibilities of a HazMat Spill Response Team;
- The duties of each member of the team;
- The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP);
- What takes place during DECON.