1. Hazardous Chemical Spill Response and Containment Program

2. Organizations have two options for responding to a chemical spill:
OSHA Standard 29 CFR Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
Organizations have two options for responding to a chemical spill:
Evacuate all employees and call in professional emergency response personnel OR
Respond internally

3. Companies that opt to respond internally to chemical spills must have an emergency response plan that includes comprehensive training for employees.
OSHA forbids the involvement of untrained employees in responding to a spill.

4. In the event of a chemical spill:
Alert and evacuate all non-essential personnel
Shut off electrical equipment and stop all hot work
Administer first aid to victims
Remove them to fresh air
Remove contaminated clothing and flush contaminated skin and eyes with water for 15 minutes.
If anyone has been injured or exposed to toxic chemicals or chemical vapors, call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.

5. Confine the spill Close any doors if possible
Prevent people from entering the area by blocking off areas leading to the spill
Post staff by entrances to warn people and direct them away from the spill

6. Emergency response personnel who perform spill control work are expected to:
Wear the proper protective clothing and equipment
Follow the established standard operating procedures for spill control
Be trained in the use and care of spill control equipment
Be trained in the associated hazards of spill containment work
Read and understand MSDS forms
Conduct practice drills

7. Standard equipment for spill control work
A portable spill cart

8. Portable Spill Cart Should contain at least the following items:
Mops and brooms
Absorption materials such as pads, blankets, pillows
Acid Neutralizers
Barricade devices (mesh or tape)
PPE (gloves, face shields, aprons, coveralls)

9. The chemical’s MSDS is the best reference for this information.
A spill should be contained and cleaned based on the chemical’s physical and hazardous properties.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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The chemical’s MSDS is the best reference for this information.

10. Mercury Accidental Release Measures
Remove all sources of ignition
Ventilate area of leak or spill
Wear appropriate PPE:
A full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator
Impervious protective clothing including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or overalls to prevent skin contact
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible.
Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air
Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water

11. Phosphoric Acid Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate the area
Wear appropriate PPE:
Full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator
Impervious protective clothing including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coverall
Chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield
Neutralize spill with alkaline material
Absorb with an inert material

12. I.D. Red (Liquid) Accidental Release Measures
Eliminate all ignition sources
Put on appropriate PPE
Splash goggles
Chemical resistant gloves and synthetic apron
Respirator if ventilation is inadequate
Absorb with an inert material
Use detergent to clean the floor and all other contaminated objects
Finish cleaning with water

13. Accident Investigation
The safety coordinator and the emergency response team should investigate the incident
What caused the spill?
How can this type of accident be prevented in the future?
Critiques should also be done after an incident
Evaluate what worked and what did not
How could the incident be better handled the next time?

14. Medical Surveillance Program
The program should:
Assess and monitor the individual’s health and fitness
Provide emergency and other treatment as needed
Keep accurate records for future reference

15. Handle ALL Chemicals with Caution
Only trained personnel are allowed to respond to a chemical spill
Refer to the MSDS for proper use, storage, cleanup and disposal of a chemical
Use proper PPE when working with chemicals
Be aware of the chemical’s physical and hazardous properties to prevent a chemical reaction
THESE PREVENTATIVE MEASURES WILL ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONNEL WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS.