LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Participants are expected to:

• Develop a strong background understanding of oil-contaminated sites and associated health and ecological risks;

• Gain both theoretical and practical knowledge for conducting in-field sampling exercises and lab-based analytical techniques required to assess oil-contaminated sites;

• Understand the key criteria for ranking priority sites for clean-up, including mapping out regional or country-scale contamination sites;

• Familiarize themselves with the standard equipment and procedures associated with health, safety, and security for responder personnel;

• Understand remedial technologies, action planning, societal considerations, and subsequent environmental impacts from response activities;

• Understand key criteria and techniques for monitoring and verifying the progress of remedial actions.