This is required by the Ontario Fire Code for flammable liquids and is good practice for all hazardous materials. Before beginning work with hazardous materials, check that all necessary safety equipment and spill cleanup materials are available and in good condition. Make sure that personal protective equipment is compatible with the material. If going out into the field, be sure all supplies and communication equipment are easily accessible and in working order. Ready-made spill kits are available from scientific supply houses as well as industrial suppliers.
Kits are available for both small and large quantity spills.
Supervisors are responsible for making sure that workers are trained in spill response and should keep records of when training sessions have been held as well as the sessions' content. If following safety procedures and if using good spill prevention guidelines, spills should remain small enough for the worker to handle. Perhaps better terms are simple and complex. A complex spill will require outside assistance. The following is a summary of the typical steps to be taken while cleaning up a simple spill.