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Occasionally some of these materials may be spilled. <br /> When spills happen <br /> Assess the risk <br /> _. Select personal protective equipment <br /> Confine the spill <br /> 4. Stop the source <br /> 5. Evaluate the incident and implement cleanup <br /> b. 2nd Cleanup/Decontaminate the site <br /> 7. Complete required report <br /> These steps along with the correct equipment and training will ensure that spill response is both fast and <br /> effective. <br /> I . Assess the risk <br /> From the moment a spill occurs and throughout response, responders should determine the risks that may <br /> affect human health, the environment and property. This could be instant because you know the liquid <br /> spilled because you were working with it, or it may involve some investigation. The spilled material can <br /> be identified from the container label or the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). <br /> Next, identify how much has been spilled and the primary dangers posed to the spill responders and the <br /> environment. Once the extent of the spill and the risks are understood, appropriate measures may need to <br /> be taken to isolate the spill area (e . g. , setting up exclusion zones). <br /> 2. Select personal protective equipment (PPE) <br /> The spill r esponder may already be wearing the necessary PPE because they were working with the <br /> spilled liquid, but if not, it is crucial that the appropriate PPE is chosen. Consulting the SDS, Chemical <br /> Manufacturers literature or the PPE Manufacturers literature can aid in choosing. If the danger is <br /> uncertain and the material is unknown, the worst should be assumed and the highest level of protection <br /> used. <br /> 3 . Confine the spit! <br /> Conrmhng the spill may be a simple task for spills of a few litres or it could be more difficult for larger <br /> spills, so it is important to make sure that the correct absorbents and size of spill kit are used for the <br /> liquids that have been spilled. <br />