EH&S Environmental Health & Safety Introduction15 minCompliance tier
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Understand SWPPP requirements and compliance
What you'll be able to do
•Explain what a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is and why keeping pollutants out of stormwater runoff matters
•Identify potential pollutant sources at a site, from exposed materials and equipment to spills and outdoor storage
•Apply best management practices such as good housekeeping, spill prevention, and protecting storm drains
•Recognize your role in inspections, reporting, and keeping stormwater controls working
Who it's for
Employees at sites with outdoor operations, material storage, or industrial activity covered by a stormwater permit, including facilities, yard, and warehouse staff. Relevant to anyone whose work could affect what enters storm drains.
What changes on the job
•Storm drains protected during outdoor work, spills, and material handling
•Fewer pollutant sources left exposed to rain and runoff
•Employees who understand their part in maintaining permit compliance
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Do I need to know environmental regulations to take this?
No prerequisites. The course explains SWPPP concepts in plain terms, focused on what site employees actually do to keep pollutants out of stormwater. Deeper permit administration is handled by your environmental staff.
How long is it?
About 15 minutes, self-paced. It fits into onboarding for outdoor or industrial roles and works as a periodic refresher.
Does every workplace need a SWPPP?
No. SWPPP requirements generally apply to specific industrial sites and activities covered by a stormwater permit. This course is most relevant if your facility maintains one, and it explains why runoff control matters when it does.