Due to the limited types of chemicals and wastes stored at this College, determining the source and nature of a spill is relatively simple. Ample area is provided within the storage rooms so that each drum, can or bottle can be visually inspected and any leaking container easily identified. All chemical and waste containers are properly labeled and easily identified by sight so the Chemical Safety Coordinator or other trained person can assess the source, amount, and extent of a released material by visual inspection. Precautions such as inventory reduction and use of secondary containers have been taken to minimize the potential for a spill. The Chemical Safety Coordinator or other qualified person will inspect the spill area and assesses the quantity spilled, determine the identity of the spilled material, and assess the potential for migration of the spill.
Spill Pillows for soaking up minor sills of solvents, oils, acids and bases.
Shovels and scoops for dispensing absorbent materials and sodium carbonate. Empty pails and drums for containing absorbent material used to soak up spills. Vinyl, latex and neoprene gloves. Eye wash station. Chemical splash goggles.