INTRODUCTION
This Oil Spills and Pollution training course discusses the complex nature of petroleum hydrocarbon exploration and production and, the unintended environmental impact consequences of pollution when oil spills occur from refineries, offshore platforms and road and marine transport tankers. Featuring global case studies and best practices, this course provides delegates with an understanding of how oil spills occur and discusses the most effective preventative, response and recovery methods to assess and control these potential environmental impact incidents.
Objectives
Objectives of this GLOMACS Oil Spills and Pollution training course are:
- Learn about various types of oil spills and their environmental effects
- Learn about relevant environmental treatment options for dealing with pollution
- Learn to prioritise potential oil spills in establishing preventative control measures
- Show relationship between health, wildlife and environment affected by oil pollution
- Discussion of current methods for clean-up and recovery from oil spills and pollution
- Learn how to establish effective emergency response plans for oil spills
Training Methodology
Delegates will learn by active participation through inspiring presentation tools and interactive techniques presented in a lively, enthusiastic and interesting style. Delegates will take part in practical exercises and group discussions.
Organisational Impact
From this Oil Spills and Pollution training course, organisation will benefit from knowledge of preventing and limiting damage of oil spills. By addressing real and potential pollution problems, the organisation will reduce its exposure to compensation from oil pollution.
By sending their employees to attend this Oil Spills and Pollution training course, organizations can:
- Reduce healthcare costs by improved oil spills and oil pollution management strategies
- Clean-up costs reduced due to effective oil pollution treatment recovery procedures
- Gain enhanced reputation in community due to effective management of oil spills
- Gain improved organisational image with regulatory authorities
Personal Impact
Personal benefits for the delegates attending this Oil Spills and Pollution training course are:
- Satisfaction from being provided with information and risk controls for preventing oil spills
- Risk reduction knowledge of pollution incident occurrence and risk assessment methodology
- Safer working environment
- Personal pride as an employee of organisation committed to preventing and managing oil spills and subsequent oil pollution for protecting people and the environment
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This GLOMACS Oil Spills and Pollution training course will greatly benefits:
- Individuals who have responsibilities for assessing and controlling an organisation’s potential process and operational risks
- Production, process, maintenance, health, safety and environment personnel
- All personnel involved in planning and/or implementing of an organisation’s environmental management programme