First Responder to Liquid Spills (FRtLS) Training Course (BSiF) Accredited

FRtLS Training Course (BSiF) Accredited

FRtLS training courses delivered by an independent, fully accredited company using qualified trainers

Attendees and Duration

Maximum of 12 persons per course lasting about 3 hours 30 minutes.

We are able to run two courses on the same day at a reduced cost, please call us to discuss.

Course Objectives

1. To provide an improved level of response to emergency spills and thereby help the business to reduce both risks and corporate exposure from polluting the environment.
2. To improve individual knowledge and understanding around the physical dangers of spillage, typical routes of escape from site and how to safely use containment and absorbent products to control a spill safely and effectively.
3. To create awareness around individuals moral and legal responsibilities for causing pollution as a consequence of spillages entering the water environment.

Course Outline

1. Theory

• Our environment and our duty of care
• Short video presentation (if site relevant)
• Brief introduction to current pollution legislation
• Health and safety of response personnel
• Spill response products – types, uses and deployment
• Awareness of liquids
• Spill response actions – containment, clean up and disposal
• After spill analysis

2. Practical

• Spill kit locations and contents
• Simulated spill exercise
• Deployment techniques for spill response products

A brief synopsis will be presented to highlight both individual and Corporate pollution responsibilities and
penalties within the following legislation (or Scottish/NI equivalents):

• The Water Resources Act 1991
• The Water Industry Act 1991
• The Control of Pollution, (Oil Storage), (England), Regulations 2001
• The Groundwater(England & Wales) Regulations 2009
• The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• The Environment Damage (Prevention & Remediation) Regulations 2009.
• The Environment Agency and their role.

NB. This is not an in depth review of environmental or pollution legislation.

3. Classroom Theory

This element of the spill response training will stress:

• ‘Your Site’ A site specific summary discussion
• Typical spill scenario.
• What to do first in the event of a spill
• Minimising time and raising the alarm
• Individual safety when dealing with a spill
• Identifying and using spill response products
• What products to use where – features and properties
• Typical or any special site scenarios
• Reasons for environmental protection
• Potential for damaging the environment
• Reporting and records

4. Practical Spill Simulation

This practical can be customised to suit but will always include:

• An interactive deployment of spill control products as a demonstration/simulation.
• A discussion to reinforce and highlight personal safety, initial response and safe handling of recovered used absorbent product. 
• Show techniques for reducing the spread or flow of a spill whilst implementing a practical solution to the prevention of the escape of the liquid into a typical drain inlet.
• Location and inspection of site spill response equipment and review of deployment.

Client Provision

• Suitable venue
• Overhead or pc projection equipment, screen, flipchart & pens, dvd system
• Simulation area with, preferably, a slope to surface drain
• Water filled IBC or 200 lt drum with tap or water from hose pipe