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CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE PLAN <br />KNOWN CHEMICAL <br />Here are the steps to follow when you know the exact type of chemical that has <br />been spilled. A 55 -gallon drum is used in these illustrations; but these procedures <br />pertain to any small or incidental chemical spill <br />Remember, there's no such'thing as a "harmless spill." <br />Chemical spills can cause: ✓ Health hazards to workers <br />✓ Environmental damage ✓ Fire and explosions <br />1. Identify the chemical by reading the label on the container. Check the precautions and hazards on the MSDS and by reference to the <br />DOT 1990 Emergency Response Guidebook. <br />2. Block off the area with safety cones, barricade tape or rope and report the spill to your supervisor or other workers. <br />ZZ 1. <br />3. After determining that the chemical isn't flammable or a health hazard, shut off the source of the spill. <br />4. Use Qsorb absorbent socks, sandbags, pads or sawdust to protect any nearby drains. <br />5. Check the MSDS and the Emergency Response Guidebook for spill containment and cleanup information. Build a dike around the <br />spill to prevent further spreading. Again, use Qsorb, sand bags, pads or sawdust. If the spilled substance is an acid or caustic, <br />neutralization may be necessary. <br />I <br />6. Cleanup can now begin. When using an absorbent such as Qsorb, start at the outer edge and work towards the center. <br />RfCOV6tY <br />DRUM <br />7. After the spilled material has been absorbed, it can be swept up and placed in a properly labeled disposal container. <br />8. Store damaged or leaking dnrms or other containers inside a salvage drum. . <br />Mg p S <br />9. Read the MSDS for disposal instructions. <br />Remember, there's no such'thing as a "harmless spill." <br />Chemical spills can cause: ✓ Health hazards to workers <br />✓ Environmental damage ✓ Fire and explosions <br />