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RECEIVED OCT 2 6 2017 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSPITAL - ANNUAL REFRESHER HOSPITAL - ANNUAL REFRESHER HAZARD COMMUNICATION HAZARD COMMUNICATION Methods of Detecting a Chemical Presence or Release Spill Response If an accidental spill occurs - refer to the Rainbow Chart or other quick reference guide (such as Code Flip Chart) on ` You may learn about the presence of a hazardous chemical by emergency procedures. You can also refer to the SDS for accidental release measures. ❑ Air sampling reports, for example, Kaiser Permanente's National Environmental, Health & Safety department will conduct periodic monitoring for formaldehyde. In general, you should follow these procedures for response to a spill .. . ❑ Continuous monitoring devices, such as those installed for EtO when needed ❑ Identify if the spill is an incidental (small) or Emergency (large) spill. ❑ Incidental or small spills should be cleaned up immediately. With the proper training, incidental or small spills can generally be cleaned up by departmental staff. Know what the policy is at your facility/region It is important that you stay alert to the signs of a chemical spill or release, by such signs: ❑ Large or Emergency Response Releases, require response from professionally trained HazMat teams. ❑ Is there an unusual or unusually Strong smell? ❑ Isolate, Evacuate, Secure: Isolate the spill area. Evacuate everyone from the area surrounding the spill, (the entire room if necessary), except those responsible for clean up of the spill. Secure the area. ❑ Is there a pool of an unidentifiable substance in an area where chemicals are being a Contain: Stop the source of the spill, if possible. Used? a Personal Protective Equipment PPE : If not alreadyworn, put on personal protective equipment as needed, ❑ Are there leaks in the chemical containers? ( ) p p pincluding: gloves, impervious foot covers and apron, chemical goggles with or without a face shield, if splash hazard present. ❑ Respiratory Protection : response to an incidental spill will not normally require respiratory protective equipment. You will need orientation and training on how to detect a spill or accidental chemical release, Your department specific spill response training will train you on the use of respiratory protection if it is required, specific to those chemicals in use in your work area. a Apply absorbents or neutralizers immediately to keep respiratory exposure within safe limits. Allow time for neutralizers to work before cleaning up. a Clean up: remember that spill clean up material may need to be disposed as hazardous wastel Additional training maybe required . Your facility's EH&S Department will identify those Contact your EH&S Department (http:/ kpnet. kp.oroelis/chs coin munityQfor help) , employees who require additional training (http : //kpnet. kp .org/ehs/ehs communitvl. For your reference, you may print this Hazardous Spills Fact Sheet: http://kpnet, kp.orq/ehs/haz comm/hc spill factsheet. pdf tsted20a(hl(a)(0 92 19%1200(h)(e)Um ® _. ® Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. ® Kaiser Foundation Health Plan , Inc. ' `