Introduction
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Oil spill cleanup workers can face potential hazards from oil byproducts, drowning, and heat illness, to encounters with insects, and snakes and other wild species. In these situations, OSHA's goals include ensuring workers receive appropriate training and protective equipment.
This course draws from information developed by National Institute of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, as a health and safety resource for "skilled support personnel" who participate in an oil spill response and cleanup.
- This training course does not replace any additional duty specific training or PPE specific training requirements.
- Contact the NIEHS National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training (202-331-7733) for information regarding advanced training for an oil spill response.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the elements of an Oil Spill Cleanup Plan. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Discuss the requirements for training oil spill cleanup workers. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the types of oil, crude oil, and health hazards of exposure. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Explain the environmental impact of oil spills on habitats and the general environment. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Discuss the effects of exposure to toxic chemicals and gasses during an oil spill. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Describe the types and uses for oil spill equipment. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Discuss the dangers of heat stress, fatigue and dehydration. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)