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Chemical Spill
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The
following are the locations of:
Spill Containment
and Security Equipment:___________________________
Personal Protective
Equipment
(PPE):_________________________________________________________
MSDS:_________________________________________________________
When a Large Chemical
Spill has occurred:
- Immediately notify
the designated official and Emergency Coordinator.
- Contain the spill
with available equipment (e.g., pads, booms, absorbent powder, etc.).
- Secure the area
and alert other site personnel.
- Do not attempt
to clean the spill unless trained to do so.
- Attend to injured
personnel and call the medical emergency number, if required.
- Call a local spill
cleanup company or the Fire Department (if arrangement has been made)
to perform a large chemical (e.g., mercury) spill cleanup.
Name of Spill
Cleanup Company:______________________________
Phone Number:_____________________________________________
- Evacuate building
as necessary
When a Small Chemical
Spill has occurred:
- Notify the Emergency
Coordinator and/or supervisor (select one).
- If toxic fumes
are present, secure the area (with caution tapes or cones) to prevent
other personnel from entering.
- Deal with the spill
in accordance with the instructions described in the MSDS.
- Small spills must
be handled in a safe manner, while wearing the proper PPE.
- Review the general
spill cleanup procedures.
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