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Containment There are four types of procedures that can be taken to keep the involved material in its container. "� • Shut-off Valves: Shut-off valves may cause spills or releases.Ensure that all shut-off valves on the affected cylinder drums are properly closed and secured. Y er and/or • Plugging:Plugging devices may be placed or pounded into a penetration to stop a leak.Pieces of wood stakes wrapped with cloth may be used.Metal objects shall not be used for lu in a golf tees,soap or sparking, P gg g Purposes due to the possibility of • Patching:Materials like clay or putty may be used to patch a leak,Look for decomposition of the patching compound as well as the possibility of the build-up of internal pressure,which could cause the patch to fail. • Over-packing:Over-packing is accomplished by placing a damaged container into a larger undamaged container. Confinement There are truce types of procedures which can be used to keep a material in a confined area. • Diking:Materials like sand,earth,straw or absorbent material can be placed around the perimeter of the leak,The type of diking material used shall be compatible with the spilled hazardous material. • Blocking:Drains,ditches or storm sewers shall be covered or diked to prevent run-off of spilled materials.Blocking can be accomplished with absorbent pads or a heavy piece of plastic. ^^� materials.The absorbent material shall be positioned so that the spilled material runs into it. Care shall be t• Absorption:Run-off can sometimes be absorbed with dirt,sand,soda ash,saw dust,vermiculite or other absorbent that the absorbent is compatible with the spill. aken to ensure Chemical Spill Response All spills shall immediately be contained and cleaned up by employees properly trained and equipped to work with chemicals. Do NOT attempt to clean up a spill if any of the following conditions • More than one chemical has spilled; apply: • The quantity spilled is more than the available absorbent provided in the Spill Control Station or the spill is greater than one liter; • The chemical is classified as a toxic or poison; • The chemical is highly flammable or explosive; • The substance is unknown or you are uncertain of the hazards of the substance; • A secondary emergency situation exists(e.g.,fire);or • You are uncomfortable in the situation, Proprietary to MYMIC, LLC in association with Village West Marina© 2016 Page 20 r