Spillage procedure template

1. What are the 4 steps when a spill happens at a workplace?
2. What are the 4 C's of spill response?
3. What are the four C's of a spill?
4. What is a spill plan?
5. What does a spill kit consist of?
6. What is required in a spill kit?
7. How do you handle spills in the laboratory?
8. What is the last step of any spill cleanup procedure?
9. What is hydrocarbon spillage?
10. How do you clean up spills on the floor?
11. Which is the appropriate neutraliser for prevention of spillage?

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 are the 4 C's of spill response?

Michigan State University Extension recommends including the 4 C's of Spill Response in your farm's emergency response plan; control, contain, comply and clean-up. In the case of any manure spill, stopping the source of the spill should always be on the first steps of response.

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.

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.

What does a spill kit consist of?

While spill kits are designed for certain spills, all spill kits usually consist of the same three elements: PPE, sorbents, and clean-up items. Workers should be trained on the differences between materials and the limits of PPE included to ensure safety.

What is required in a spill kit?

Typical contents inside a spill kit are PPE, sorbents and other clean-up supplies. The EPA's Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control Planning guidelines state that companies who deal with hazardous materials must have the appropriate spill kits ready as a precautionary measure.

How do you handle spills in the laboratory?

Wear personal protective equipment including safety goggles, gloves, and a long-sleeved lab coat during cleanup. Confine the spill to a small area. Use a commercial kit or absorbent material from your spill kit to absorb spilled materials. Place the saturated absorbent in a plastic bag.

What is the last step of any spill cleanup procedure?

What is the last step of any spill cleanup procedure? Wipe down the affected area with detergent and water.

What is hydrocarbon spillage?

Hydrocarbon spills can occur anywhere that oil is being stored, transported, or transferred from one tank to another. These activities cover land and water sources, large scale industries and small businesses. In January 2017, a heavy fuel oil spilled from a burst pipe at an energy depot.

How do you clean up spills on the floor?

Sweep up broken glass or other debris. Mop up the spill or apply absorbent and sweep it up after the liquid is soaked up. Use a squeegee, wet-dry vacuum, clean and dry mop, or towels to dry the area. Leave the wet floor signs in place until the area is completely dry.

Which is the appropriate neutraliser for prevention of spillage?

Acid Spills (hydrochloric or sulfuric acid):

1. Neutralize spill with sodium bicarbonate/baking soda 2. Wait until bubbling/fizzing has stopped 3. When using a neutralizing spill kit, the kits are buffered and will not have a bubbling action.