Chemicals Management
Learn the principles of chemical management in the offshore oil and gas industry, including environmental considerations, regulatory requirements, permitting processes, storage, disposal, and spill response.
Overview
This course provides an introduction to the management of chemicals used in offshore oil and gas operations. Participants will learn how chemicals are used throughout offshore activities, the environmental risks associated with chemical use, and the regulatory frameworks that govern their management.
The course also introduces chemical permitting processes, compliance responsibilities, best practices for storage and disposal, and the actions required in the event of a chemical spill. It is designed to promote environmental awareness and support safe, compliant chemical management practices in offshore operations.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for offshore personnel, supervisors, environmental professionals, HSE personnel, and others involved in the handling, storage, use, transport, or management of chemicals in offshore oil and gas operations.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Identify typical offshore activities and operations that utilise chemicals
- Give examples of environmental issues associated with chemical use offshore
- Recognise the legislative and regulatory bodies governing offshore chemical use
- Describe the process of applying for a chemical permit
- Identify how offshore chemical use is inspected, monitored, and enforced
- Describe the roles, responsibilities, and best practices required for compliance
- Explain best practices for chemical storage and disposal
- Detail the typical actions required following a chemical spill
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Introduction to offshore chemical management
- Chemical use in offshore oil and gas operations
- Environmental impacts of chemical use
- Legislative and regulatory requirements
- Chemical permitting and approval processes
- Compliance responsibilities and accountability
- Inspection, monitoring, and enforcement
- Safe storage and handling of chemicals
- Chemical waste management and disposal
- Chemical spill response and reporting
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the training.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.