Boom and Skimmer Design and Function. Containment and Cleanup Strategy and Tactics. Large Scale Simulated Release Exercise. Mobile Skimming Operations. Multiple boom deployment operations to include the Cascade booming operation, Vessel/Rig enclosure containment operation, and Mobil booming operation. Skimmer and Crude Oil Exercise. Sorbents and chemical agents. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) Communications Exercise. Decontamination, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Hazardous Waste Operations. Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Issues. Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) and Shoreline Assessment Issues.
This course requires completion of a 40-hour Coastal Oil Spill Control course or an equivalent program, or demonstrable hands-on experience gained from past spill events or training exercises.
This course is designed for first responders, construction managers, building contractors, safety supervisors, hazardous waste managers, training managers, industrial hygienists, government employees, and any other individuals who may be tasked with responding to oil spill incidents.