Western Canadian Spill Services
Spill preparedness and response support since 1972.
Equipment
WCSS member companies must sign an EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT prior to use whether in a standby, training or emergency situation.
In the event of an emergency, equipment will not be withheld, though the company that has requested the equipment will be held accountable for the requirements outlined in the agreement and their status related to being in a member in good standing will be an important element to address early on.
Training
Under Alberta Energy Regulator’s Directive 071 (Section 6.2) and Saskatchewan’s Directive S-01 (Section 2.3), WCSS Oil Spill Co-operative members (licensees) must be appropriately represented by their designated responder at each annual training exercise in the co-operative where that member has operations.
CONTINGENCY MANUAL
Supplemental to a company’s Emergency Response Plan, the WCSS Oil Spill Contingency Manual serves as a practical reference prior to or throughout a spill response.
Manual owners are encouraged to review and update their own section 2.2 on a regular basis, in addition to watching for WCSS section 2.3 updates throughout the year.