Initial Response

©JRT Associates 2011

Part of the Oil Spill Response Series. Available separately or as a part of the series.

This program provides an overview of factors to consider during the response. Topics covered:

• How spills commonly occur
  
• Factors to consider during the response
  
• Different types of oils, including gasoline, jet fuel, naphtha, gasoline, diesel fuels, asphalt, and crude oil
• Hazards associated with oil during the different phases of the spill, including fire risk, toxicity, mechanical dangers, and environmental threats.
• Agencies to be notified of a spill
• Factors that affect spill behavior
• Site control
• Responder safety
• Incident management

IR9401-DVD Training Film, "Initial Response"

IR9401-VHS Training Film, "Initial Response"