Chemical spill procedures template

1. What is the golden rule of Coshh?
2. What are the 4 steps when a spill happens at a workplace?
3. What is the proper order for responding to a spill?
4. What are procedures for use of spill kit?
5. What is the first step when responding to a chemical spill?
6. What is a spill plan?
7. How many steps are required by COSHH?
8. What substances are not covered by COSHH?
9. What are the four C's of a spill?
10. Which PPE must be used when handling chemicals?

What is the golden rule of Coshh?

Always store chemicals, preferrably in a locked cupboard. Acids away from Alkali and Chlorine away from both. Extra care should be taken in food areas. When the consequence of mixing chemicals can be a case of life or death, it makes sense to keep the products seperate in your cleaning cupboard.

What are the 4 steps when a spill happens at a workplace?

The key is to follow proper procedures for storing, transferring, handling, using, and disposing of chemicals. All workers on a jobsite should be trained to recognize the hazards and proper procedures associated with every chemical they may encounter, including the actions they need to take when a spill occurs.

What is the proper order for responding to a spill?

The general hazardous material spill response procedures include: RESCUE - Evacuate the spill area. Provide assistance including the use of safety showers and eyewashes. Seek emergency medial assistance once properly decontaminated.

What are procedures for use of spill kit?

Step 1: Protect yourself! Open the spill kit and put on the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within including gloves, googles, and apron. Step 2: Respond Small spills: Place absorbent pads or granular absorbent on the fluid or anywhere needed and allow them to soak up the fluid.

What is the first step when responding to a chemical spill?

Call 911 immediately and request emergency and medical responders. Provide as much information known about the incident including specific location, nature and extent of injuries, name and quantity of chemical involved, any control measures taken and possible health hazards associated with the spill.

What is a spill plan?

The purpose of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule is to help facilities prevent a discharge of oil into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. ... These Plans help facilities prevent oil spill, as well as control a spill should one occur.

How many steps are required by COSHH?

There are 5 steps to a COSHH assessment:

Evaluate the health risks. Select appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate the risks. Record your findings and implement your control measures. Monitor performance and review your assessment.

What substances are not covered by COSHH?

The three key areas not covered under COSHH are Asbestos, Lead products and Radioactive substances. If you work with these areas you will need to look at additional regulation to ensure that you comply.

What are the four C's of a spill?

Step 1: Control-eliminate the source of the manure spill. Step 2: Contain-limit the area impacted. Step 3: Comply-assess and report damage to the proper authorities. Step 4: Clean up-restore the affected area.

Which PPE must be used when handling chemicals?

All laboratory personnel are required to wear PPE when working with chemicals. At a minimum this includes pants and closed toe shoes, chemically resistant gloves, a laboratory coat, and eye protection.