Description
Course Details
For this course we can conduct the training at your facility or at our own training facility, whichever will suit your needs best. There are some great benefits to both approaches. By completing your training on-site we can save your staff travel time, by completing your training at our facility you can benefit from our spacious training room, our state of the art hands on training space and full use of our break room.
This training program will cover the legislative requirements and measures for spill reporting and cleanup. Participants will be taught practical strategies to both prevent and safely contain spills that occur in the workplace. Training programs are routinely customized to reflect client sites and products.
A half-day and full-day version of this course is available with the full-day course including practical spill drills.
Course Details
For this course we can conduct the training at your facility or at our own training facility, whichever will suit your needs best. There are some great benefits to both approaches. By completing your training on-site we can save your staff travel time, by completing your training at our facility you can benefit from our spacious training room, our state of the art hands on training space and full use of our break room.
This training program will cover the legislative requirements and measures for spill reporting and cleanup. Participants will be taught practical strategies to both prevent and safely contain spills that occur in the workplace. Training programs are routinely customized to reflect client sites and products.
Course Duration:
4 Hours
Materials Provided:
Course materials, videos and participant workbooks.
Certificate Issued:
Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate and wallet card showing proof of their training.
No Charge Cancellation:
If you cannot attend, contact us at least 5 business days prior to receive a full refund.
What The Course Includes
Spill Law & Regulations
Defining a Reportable Spill
Spill Reporting Requirements
Creating A Safe Spill Response Plan
Recognizing Hazards & Controlling Risks
Appropriate PPE & Evaluating Controls
Sorbents & Cleanup Materials
Containment Materials & Strategies
Book A Private Session
Need to train your entire team at once? Our private sessions bring expert instructors directly to your workplace, delivering customized training tailored to your specific equipment, procedures, and safety challenges. Whether at your facility or one of our training centres, we’ll work with your schedule and operational needs.
“Outstanding service provided by ACUTE, right from the customer support end, right through to the delivery of the session. Always professional, quick to respond, and always delivering services that exceed my expectations. ACUTE has an amazing team that is always helping us achieve better health and safety performance. We are so grateful to have such a tremendous resource in ACUTE!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should enroll in spill response training?
Spill Response Training is essential for employers, supervisors, workers, workplace spill response or emergency response team members, Joint Health and Safety Committee members, and environmental managers. Anyone who works with hazardous materials, chemicals, oils, or other substances that could create environmental hazards should enroll in this training. This includes manufacturing workers, warehouse personnel, maintenance staff, laboratory technicians, and facility operators. The course provides crucial knowledge about your duties under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act and teaches safe, practical steps for spill response, making it valuable for any worker who desires to understand proper spill prevention and cleanup procedures.
How long is spill response training?
ACUTE’s Spill Response Training is a half-day program that takes 4 hours to complete. The course focuses on classroom instruction covering legislative requirements, spill reporting procedures, risk assessment, containment strategies, and proper cleanup methods. You’ll learn through interaction with experienced instructors, detailed handouts, videos, and quizzes that ensure you understand both the legal obligations under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act and the eight safe and practical steps for effective spill response. This focused training format provides comprehensive knowledge without requiring a full day away from your workplace.
Can spill response training be customized for our workplace?
Yes, our Spill Response Training is routinely customized to reflect your specific site and the products you handle. We can conduct the training at your facility or at our training centre in Waterloo. On-site training allows us to reference your actual workplace conditions, the types of materials you store or use, and your existing spill response equipment and procedures. This customization ensures the training addresses the real-world scenarios your team might face. Whether you handle petroleum products, chemicals, hazardous waste, or other materials, we adapt the course content to ensure your workers understand the specific risks and appropriate response procedures for your operations. For those requiring hands-on practice with spill drills, we also offer Advanced Spill Response Training.
Why Choose Our Training
For 30 years, ACUTE has been Southwestern Ontario’s trusted partner for comprehensive safety training, on-site services, and consulting solutions. We don‘t just teach safety, we build safer workplaces.
Proven Track Record
Three decades serving Southwestern Ontario’s industrial, construction, and manufacturing sectors with measurable safety improvements.
Expert Team
Our safety professionals combine extensive field experience with industry expertise to deliver practical solutions that work.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our facilities feature specialized training equipment and simulation environments, with our Waterloo location serving as our flagship Safety Centre of Excellence.
Training Hub Locations Across Ontario
We provide accessible training locations across Ontario equipped and designed to facilitate experience-based, practical learning. Whether at our facilities in Waterloo, London, or other regional centres, our public classes bring together safety professionals in environments designed for interactive discussion and hands-on learning.
Southwestern Ontario Training Centres
Central Ontario Training Centres
Have Questions?
Whether you need to register for a public course or want to discuss private training for your team, our safety experts are here to help. With nearly 30 years of experience serving Ontario workplaces, ACUTE delivers practical, hands-on training that prepares your team for real-world safety challenges. Contact us today to start the discussion.
