Can the Gulf of Mexico Handle Another Oil Spill?

       The Gulf of Mexico hasn’t seen the last of the oily waters that have plagued the Louisiana coast. On Friday, March 18^th 2011; an oil spill was discovered off the coast of Louisiana’s Grand Isle. Privately owned Houston based company Anglo – Suisse Offshore Partners (ASOP) accepted responsibility for the spill on Tuesday March 24^th but were “surprised” that the 5 gallons they claimed to of leaked from an abandoned well 30 miles off shore could have caused the miles – long slick. ASOP announced on Tuesday, March 22 that they have successfully plugged the well and have agreed to assist in the cleanup of the area.

A worker helping clean up the Gulf shoreline

        Due to the environmental concerns that plague the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and other areas, SafetySkills™  has created a free online oil spill cleanup course at http://www.safetyskills.com/oil-and-gas/environmental-performance/oil-spill-worker-safety.  This free online oil spill cleanup course details possible hazards associated with oil spill cleanup work, and hazardous waste training specifically in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. This training is based on materials developed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, together with OSHA, which focus on the necessary hazard awareness and safety training for all oil spill workers. This course is designed for all individuals who will participate or are already participating in oil spill cleanup work, and who will have minimal contact oil with spill products.