Chemical Spills Information about cleaning up chemical spills is available in the Emergency Procedures section of the EHS web page. Before working with a chemical, the laboratory worker should know how to proceed with spill cleanup and should ensure that there are adequate spill control materials available.
Most spills are preventable.
Plan your movements. Look where you are reaching to ensure you will not cause a spill. Follow the procedures outlined for transporting chemicals safely. Place absorbent plastic backed liners on benchtops or in fume hoods where spills can be anticipated. For volumes of liquid larger than what can be absorbed by liners, use trays.