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JUL L G A14 <br /> Procedures for Cleaning Up a Spill ENVIROi witty i tis HEALTHDEPART�AF. <br /> When a Hazardous Material spill occurs, retrieve rubber gloves and goggles ro the <br /> Accumulation Station. <br /> 1. Ensure the spill is cleaned up as soon as possible. <br /> • First, clean up as much of the product as possible with paper towels or some <br /> absorbent (ex. kitty litter). Then use a mop and dispose of the mop water down the <br /> sink drain. <br /> o For any type of automotive liquids, insecticides, or acids; use absorbent. <br /> • Place the item, all packaging, the paper towels and any absorbent material into a self <br /> sealing bag. <br /> o Use enough absorbent material to soak up any liquid. <br /> { <br /> 2. Seal the self sealing bag. Double check to ensure the bag is sealed. <br /> 3. If product name is missing or illegible write product name on bag with a black permanent <br /> marker. <br /> Procedures for Cleaning Materials Used in the DC <br /> The following common cleaning products may contain hazardous substances ("hazardous <br /> cleaning products") that would classify as hazardous waste when discarded; non-diluted <br /> ammonia products, non-diluted bleach products, paint removers, and oven cleaners. <br /> When paper towels are used in combination with "hazardous cleaning products", the saturated <br /> paper towels may create hazardous waste, in which case the saturated paper towels must be <br /> disposed of as hazardous waste in the manner described above. <br /> To minimize the generation of hazardous waste in the form of saturated paper towels, <br /> Associates should avoid using hazardous cleaning products whenever possible. As a general <br /> rule, non-hazardous cleaning products (e.g., Awesome Cleaner) should be substituted instead. <br /> 6 <br />