Workshops
Environmental Emergencies Officers provide or participate in technical workshops concerned with the shoreline clean-up and assessment technique (SCAT), emergency site management, and emergency preparedness courses provided by Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) They are also involved in provincial emergency measures organizations, wildlife rehabilitation, traditional and specialized countermeasures techniques, or other appropriate topics. Many other specialized courses are available through private institutions to ensure that personnel are prepared to conduct a safe and effective response operation. Some workshops offered by Environment Canada:
- Shoreline Clean-Up and Assessment Technique (SCAT)
This workshop is intended for all marine emergency response and management personnel: operations officers, coordinators, municipal general managers, inspectors and others who are responsible for managing maritime emergency response measures.
The SCAT technique is used to apply optimal solutions intended to protect and preserve the environment during an oil spill. The course covers: characterization of the status of the various sections of the shorelines affected and assessment of the degree of contamination; decision making on measures to clean up and restore shorelines; and implementation of techniques.
To register in the SCAT course, or for more information, please contact the Environmental Emergencies Regional Office closest to you. - Spill Prevention for Federal Facilities in Ontario
Environmental emergency prevention is a key element in any long term pollution prevention strategy. While it is well known that large scale spills can have devastating effects on the natural environment, it is also very important to remember that most spills are relatively small but still can have a huge impact.
Environment Canada has developed a blueprint for the development of a Spill Prevention Program that presents the background and rationale for developing such a program, as well as the process for developing a site specific plan. There is a half-day workshop offered by Environment Canada that expands on the concepts and walks through the process using situations taken directly from the workplaces of those attending. The detailed steps are presented by Environment Canada staff with extensive experience in environmental emergency response, who also have relevant advice on plan development and implementation.
For further information, please see the Federal Programs Division Workshop and Training Schedule. - Contingency Planning Workshop for Federal Facility Personnel
This 2 day workshop is designed to provide the information needed to develop comprehensive emergency response plans appropriate and applicable to specific needs.
Through lectures and interactive working sessions, a practical understanding is gained of the important elements that must be a part of any successful environmental emergency contingency plan. Experts are available to discuss individual issues of concern and specific problems.
For further information please contact:
Paul Madore,
Compliance Promotion Officer
Tel: (613) 954-4312
Fax: (613) 952-8995
Paul.Madore3@ec.gc.ca
Int: http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/epb/fpd
Courses
Emergencies Science and Technology Division:
- 40-hour Response Course
This course is intended to exceed the US 40-hour HAZWOPER requirements and meet all Canadian requirements. It is a mix of about 60% lecture or table-top exercises with 40% practical or hands-on scenarios. The course covers both respiratory and skin protection and a review of general hazardous materials topics. - Annual Refresher for the Response Course
This course is a one-day refresher for the 40-hour course. It also includes a mix of lecture and practical exercises using both self-contained breathing apparatus and with a level A suit. - Basic Response Course
This course is an introduction into the knowledge and use of respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing. It is a mix of about 60% lecture or table-top exercises with 40% practical or hands-on scenarios. The course covers both respiratory and skin protection and respirator fit testing. It is intended for environmental emergency officers. - Basic Spill Analytical Course
This course introduces the spill responder to simple analytical measurements and tools for use at a spill scene. The course is a 1 1/2 period and includes some practical hands-on exercises and scenarios. Hand-held analytical instruments and portable kits are introduced and exercises conducted using these common tools. A general summary of other possible on-site analysis methods is given. - Analytical Refresher Course
This is a 1/2 day refresher course for the above basic course for analysis. The course is mostly lecture with opportunity to handle the instruments during the lecture. New developments in the field of on-site analysis are summarized.
For further information on these courses please contact:
Dr. Merv Fingas, Chief
Emergencies Science and Technology Division
Tel: (613) 998-9622
Fax: (613) 991-9485
Fingas.Merv@etc.ec.gc.ca
Region of Quebec:
- ALOHA aerial modelling software
- Initial emergency response measures in the event of spills
- Training for staff of the Dorval and Mirabel airports:
hazardous materials, response equipment and recovery products - Training for Native reserves in Quebec:
initial emergency response measures in the event of oil spills - Managing hazardous waste in federal facilities in Quebec
For further information please contact:
Environmental Emergencies - Quebec Region
Environment Canada
105 McGill Street, 4th Floor
Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 2E7
Region of Ontario:
- Environmental Auditing – tools and techniques:
a practice course on environmental auditing - EMS – Development and Improvement in the Public Sector:
designed to provide participants with the necessary tools and information to successfully plan, build and implement a site-specific EMS consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. - Auditing an EMS:
this workshop presents an environmental audit protocol for the implementation and functioning of an environmental management system and provides practical help on recommended audit techniques.
For further information please contact:
Paul Madore,
Compliance Promotion Officer
Federal Programs Division
Environmental Protection Branch
Tel: (613) 954-4312
Fax: (613) 952-8995
Paul.Madore3@ec.gc.ca
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/epb/fpd
