COUNTERMEASURES ON WATER

Oil spill clean-up training for spills that occur on water. Studies all types of countermeasures.
"Countermeasures on Water DVD"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 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 (dispersants and gelling agents), and bioremediation
Safety precautions
Dealing with contaminated wildlife.