OHMSETT Oil Spill TRAINING
Leonardo, NJ
Course Objective
Schedule
This is a Five Day Seminar. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and adjourns at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and adjourns at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
REMAINING 2008 Course:
· September 22-26, 2008
Course Description
Spill real oil and go clean it up yourself!
The training revolves around hands-on field activities on the OHMSETT test tank using real oil spilled in differing sea conditions. Students will deploy and operate different types of booms and skimmers to contain and recover the oil. This program incorporates over eight hours of safety topics (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120) relative to emergency responders involved in an oil spill incident.
The program also incorporates NIMS Incident Command Systems training, Series I-100 and I-200 plus the Incident Management Handbook and ICS forms, all of which are integrated into a Table-Top spill response exercise during the training. This is a field oriented course and is presented in non-technical language by our spill response instructors. A reference text complemented by other appropriate materials including the ICS and IMH forms, will be provided to each student during the course.
instruction
Instruction for this course is provided by the National Spill Control School (NSCS); a component of the College of Science and Technology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Since 1977, the National Spill Control School has been conducting oil and hazardous materials/waste spill prevention, and response and safety training both in the United States and abroad. Due to the legislative requirements for spill response exercises under various state laws, and international regulations, the school is actively involved in developing response plans and conducting on-site response exercises. Courses taught include Oil Spill Management, Coastal Oil Spill Response and Safety, Spill Management Systems with Geographic Information Systems-Global Positioning Systems (GIS-GPS), various Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper) training required by EPA and OSHA, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Transportation, and GIS-ARCVIEW.
OHMSETT and the NSCS have similar goals as both organizations were included in Section 2761 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA’90). Within this section of the Act (Section. 2671 (c)(2)(d)), the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research was directed to ensure the “long term use of the National Spill Control School in Corpus Christi, Texas for research and training to improve industry and government ability to quickly and effectively remove an oil discharge”. Because of their shared goals, the NSCS developed a training partnership with OHMSETT, which, under Section 2671 (c)(7) directs the Interagency Committee to ensure the “long term use and operation of OHMSETT for oil pollution technology testing and evaluations”. This combined training effort between the National Spill Control School and the OHMSETT facility has provided training to the USCG, the US Navy, MMS, TOSCO Refining (New Jersey), Alaska Clean Seas, Northern States Power Company (Minnesota), Vista Technologies (Florida), and BP Alaska, among others.
For more information on this and other oil spill training
courses offered by the NSCS, visit the website http://www.sci.tamucc.edu/nscs/oilspill_courses.htm
Location
OHMSETT is located on the Naval Weapons Station Earle, in
Leonardo, New Jersey; adjacent to the Sandy Hook National Park and
approximately one hour drive south of New York City. The heart of the facility is the large outdoor, above ground
concrete test tank which measures 203 meters (667 feet) long (the approximate
length of two football fields) by 20 meters (65 feet) wide, by 3.3 m (11 feet)
deep. It is filled with 9.84 million
liters (2.6 million gallons) of crystal clear salt water, and is maintained at
oceanic salinity levels. For more
information on the OHMSETT test tank or on the area, visit the website at http://www.ohmsett.com/Visit_Us.html
Managed by the U.S. Department of Interior’s Minerals Management Service (MMS), and operated through a contract with MAR, Incorporated, OHMSETT is a full-scale oil spill response testing and training facility where research and training can be conducted with a variety of crude oils and refined petroleum products. Unlike classroom or bay training, OHMSETT provides a safe, controlled environment and allows for reproducible, actual oil spill conditions. The OHMSETT facility plays a critical role in developing the most effective response technologies as well as preparing responders with the most realistic training available. The test tank offers a “playground” to test new ideas and to conduct hands-on training with oil.
Classroom/Field Topics (subject to change)
· Physical and Chemical Properties of Oil
· Site Safety Planning
· Oil Skimmer Selection and Use
· Containment Boom Selection and Use
· Booming and Recovery Strategies
· Documentation and Recordkeeping
· Damage Assessment and Claims
· National Pollution Fund Center
· Interaction with the News Media
· Factors Affecting Oil Spill Movement
· Alternative Response Techniques
·
Incident Command System (NIMS)
· Contingency Planning
· Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
· Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
· Shoreline Characterization
Hands-On Training and
Equipment
A portion of this course involves hands-on field exercises
on the test tank. Students will
participate in booming and recovery of oil released into the tank. Students will witness the effectiveness of
this equipment in varying water conditions involving currents and wave
action.
Training
will also incorporate a field trip along Sandy Hook and Raritan Bay, where
collection and integration of GPS, digital images, and other data into GIS
format will be used for spill planning and response exercises.
Evaluative Criteria
Upon successful completion of the course, each student will receive certification provided by FEMA and the National Spill Control School at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Additional Information
Personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, Tyvek coveralls, gloves and PFDs) will be provided during the field exercises on the tank, however you may bring your own if you prefer. Steel-toed boots are recommended, but not provided.
Seminar Fee
$1,350 - Prepaid
Price includes reference text and other course materials. For additional information, contact MAR, Incorporated OHMSETT Facility at (732) 866-7185 Ext. 12.
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NEW!!!! SPECIAL
SESSION OF OHMSETT TRAINING IN SPANISH
AUGUST 11-15, 2008
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General Information for OHMSETT IN SPANISH
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