Here’s a checklist to get you started on developing an SPCC training program that works.
- Are employees familiar with spill prevention procedures?
- Are employees familiar with spill prevention/control equipment used at the facility?
- Does your facility have written procedures for inspecting/testing oil spill containment systems?
- Have appropriate personnel been properly instructed in the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent the discharge of oil?
- Do employees know how to contact the facility’s emergency response coordinator?
- Do employees know the facility’s notification procedures and communication systems to be used for notification?
- Are employees certain of their duties and responsibilities in the event of a spill?
- Do employees know the procedures to mitigate or prevent any discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil?
- Have you pointed out the location of all spill response equipment?
- Is the spill response equipment easily accessible and in good working order?
- Do employees know their duties in the event of a facility shutdown?
- Do employees know their duties regarding equipment start-up after a power outage?
- Have you maintained records of completed SPCC training exercises?
- Are training logs maintained at the facility for drills, exercises, or response training?