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Who is this course for?
This Chemical Use & Discharge Training course is for personnel requiring an awareness and understanding of common practices and legislation for chemical use and discharges.
Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.
How will this course benefit me?
To provide learners with an awareness of the environmental impacts associated with the use and discharge of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and the legislation and control measures that are in place to minimise the impact on the environment.
How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the environmental impacts associated with the use and discharge of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and the legislation and control measures that are in place to minimise the impact on the environment.
What standards are referred to in this course?
Offshore Chemical Regulations 2002
Offshore Chemicals (Amendment) Regulations 2011
Offshore Petroleum (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations
Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
• Explain the purpose of chemical use in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Give examples of the types of chemicals used in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Explain how chemicals can enter the environment
• Give an overview of the potential environmental impacts of chemical use and discharge
• Identify the legislative requirements governing the use of chemicals
• Identify the type of chemical permit applications required for different operations
• Identify the actions to take in the event of a chemical spill
• Give examples of how to ensure compliance with legislative requirements
• Explain good practice in relation to the storage of chemicals
• Detail the different control measures that can be implemented to reduce potential environmental risk
• Explain how to correctly dispose of chemicals after use
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones