Countermeasures on Water DVD video training film is Part 3 of the Oil Spill Response Series.
The program studies the factors that challenge responders to address water spills, including weather, wind, sea conditions, and currents.
Topics covered include:
The program studies the factors that challenge responders to address water spills, including weather, wind, sea conditions, and currents.
Topics covered include:
- How oil weathers when spilled on water
- Resources for enlisting aid
- Tracking spills to predict ecological impact
- Managing the response effort
- Countermeasures, including booms and barriers, skimming, herding, absorbents, in situ burning, chemical treatment (dispersant and gelling agents), and bio-remediation
- Safety precautions
- Dealing with contaminated wildlife