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HOW TO MAKE & USE 1 DEC 0 S 2016 <br /> AN OIL SPILL KIT <br /> What is a Spill Kit? <br /> A spill kit is a collection of items, to be used in case of a spill, <br /> leak or other discharge of oil. Spill kits are developed so that <br /> a prompt response and clean-up may be performed. / <br /> What are the contents of a spill kit? <br /> A spill kit usually contains two or three types of equipment. First is protective clothing or Personal <br /> Protective Equipment (PPE). The second is equipment used to clean up the spill. Third, some kits include <br /> equipment to stop leakage. Each is explained in more detail below. <br /> What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be in a used oil spill kit? <br /> The contents of a spill kit will vary depending upon the type of material that has been spilled and the size <br /> of the spill. For the purpose of this worksheet, we will only be addressing used oil spills. We will speak of <br /> small spill are those of five gallon or less, and large spills as those greater that five gallons. <br /> Small Spill Kits- <br /> A small spill kit should contain at least the following elements: <br /> ® Gloves; <br /> ® Sorbent; and <br /> ® A container to collect and store the clean-up material. <br /> It might also be helpful to have a whisk broom, a dust pan, and a heavy duty plastic bag to line your <br /> collection container. By keeping it clean you may be able to re-use it. All of this should easily fit inside a <br /> 5-gallon, covered, plastic pail. The pail should be labeled so anyone can clearly identify it as a spill kit. <br /> The cover should be placed loosely on top to keep the contents dry and clean, but the pail should be easy <br /> to open. <br /> Large Spill Kits- <br /> A large spill kit should contain the following elements: <br /> ® Protective clothing for two people. Larger spills should be cleaned up by at least two people. <br /> Protective clothing could include coveralls or a TyvecO suit, gloves, boot covers, goggles or <br /> safety glasses and duct tape. Use common sense to determine the level of danger and if other <br /> gear (i.e. helmets or steel toed boots) or outside assistance is needed. <br /> H.•UUDYWWCS WebsitelEnvironmental Programs)Used Oil ProgramTormsWow to Make and Use an Oil Spill Kit.doc <br />