If at any time during the chemical spill containment or cleanup step you don't feel comfortable, leave the area and get help. Make spill control containment and cleanup part of your annual safety training. Simulate a chemical spill with water and use sand as the control material. Practice applying the spill control material around and then onto the spill. Determine the most convenient location for storing your spill control materials.
Training is one of the most important components of an effective safety program.
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