HNS – Hazardous & Noxious Substance Spill Control

HNS SpillsPurpose:

The Course addresses a range of subject areas, ranging from the legislative framework, to the technical and scientific aspects of Hazardous & Noxious Substance, contingency planning, response options and media awareness.

The course is available for both the Operational Level, aimed at First Responders, Supervisors and On-Scene Commanders, and the Manager Level, aimed at Administrators and Senior Managers.

Operational Level: First responders, Supervisors and On-Scene Commanders

The prime purpose of this course is to provide a first introduction to the essential elements of HNS response. The objective is to provide outline knowledge of the principles and issues associated with responding to HNS spills. This course is a one day introduction which provides a basic grounding in the topic.

This introductory day requires no previous knowledge or experience of spill response and will include descriptions of the procedures and equipment employed in the response to oil spillage incidents.

Target Audience:

All government authorities, agencies, ports shipping owners, shipping companies or ship operators, operators of bulk facilities for chemicals, chemical and petro-chemical companies and organisations involved in the planning and response to spills of Hazardous & Noxious substance.

Course content:
 
  • International legislation
  • How HNS is transported
  • Properties of HNS
  • HNS classification system
  • Fate and impact of HNS spills in the marine environment
  • Response options
  • Suitable equipment
  • Case studies
  • Risk assessments
  • Contingency planning
Manger Level: Administrators and Senior Managers

The Supervisor is responsible for the emergency response team, developing and implementing a response organisation, co-ordinating with other agencies, response strategies and tactics decision making. These and other demands will be made on the Supervisor during the incident and will be addressed in the course.

The course focuses on, and provides a broad range of knowledge and allows the participants to develop the skills to effective manage or supervise an HNS spill response team. The programme will include desktop exercises so that delegates have the opportunity to test and assess their skills.

Target Audience:

All managers or supervisors who will lead or supervise HNS spill response teams and those with support responsibilities within the incident command or emergency team

Course content:
 
  • International legislation
  • How HNS is transported
  • Types of vessel involved in transporting HNS
  • Properties of HNS
  • HNS classification system
  • Fate and impact of HNS spills in the marine environment
  • Response options
  • Suitable equipment
  • Health & safety
  • Decontamination
  • Waste handling and disposal
  • Case studies
  • Risk assessments
  • Contingency planning
  • Desktop and practical exercises

CourseFee INRDurationCourse TimingDate CommenceRemarks
Operational Level10,0001 Day
10:00-18:00On Demand
Manager Level20,0002 Days
10:00-18:00On Demand