Spill Management is a critical safety practice in healthcare, laboratory, and clinical environments where chemical, biological, and hazardous material spills may occur. Prompt and correct use of spill kits helps prevent exposure, contamination, and environmental harm. This course provides structured training on spill identification, risk assessment, and proper use of spill kit essentials to ensure safe and effective spill response.

The scope of this course includes spill management procedures across hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities. It covers types of spills, spill kit components, personal protective equipment selection, containment and cleanup procedures, waste disposal, documentation, and post-incident reporting. Emphasis is placed on staff safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify different types of spills in healthcare settings

• Understand the components and purpose of spill kits

• Apply safe spill containment and cleanup procedures

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment during spill response

• Follow institutional spill management protocols

• Minimize health and environmental risks from spills

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will:

• Demonstrate correct use of spill kit essentials

• Respond confidently and safely to spill incidents

• Reduce exposure and contamination risks

• Support workplace safety and emergency preparedness

• Contribute to regulatory and environmental compliance

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses and nursing students

• Pharmacy professionals and pharmacy students

• Laboratory technicians and technologists

• Healthcare assistants and support staff

• Biomedical and MedTech professionals

• Environmental health and safety personnel

• Anyone involved in spill response or hazardous material handling