Chemical Use and Discharge

Level:

Awareness

Target audience:

All personnel.

Course Goal/Description:

This course provides an overview of how chemicals are used and discharged offshore, their potential effects on the environment and the legislative and regulatory controls that are in place to minimise environmental impact.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Explain the use of chemicals offshore

LO2 Identify the types of chemicals used offshore

LO3 Explain how chemicals may enter the environment

LO4 Explain the potential impact of chemicals on the environment

LO5 Describe the legislative framework for managing chemical use and discharge

LO6 Explain the chemical permit requirements

LO7 Describe permit variation requirements

LO8 Explain the non-compliance notification requirements associated with a breach of permit conditions

LO9 Describe monitoring and reporting requirements

LO10 Describe the actions to take in the event of a chemical spill and the associated reporting requirements

LO11 Describe the control measures that should be taken when storing, handling and using chemicals

LO12 Explain how to correctly dispose of chemicals after use