Fact Sheets and Information Papers Planning for Spills During a Field Training Exercise June 1998 1.
Unexpected situations are a common and natural experience in the field environment.
The potential for a hazardous materials spill is everywhere. When developing your field training exercise, plan for spills. Preparing an effective SOP and placing spill prevention equipment will prevent a bad situation from becoming worse. Describe the type of operation and the potential for a spill. Describe how to conduct your operation to minimize spills.