Hazardous Chemical Spill Containment Program
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Hazardous Chemical Spill
Response and Containment
Program
OSHA Standard
29 CFR 1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER)
Organizations have two options for
responding to a chemical spill:
Evacuate all employees and call in
professional emergency response personnel
OR
Respond internally
Companies that opt to respond
internally to chemical spills must
have an emergency response plan
that includes comprehensive
training for employees.
OSHA forbids the involvement of
untrained employees in responding to a
spill.
In the event of a chemical
spill:
Alert and evacuate all non-essential personnel
Shut off electrical equipment and stop all hot work
Administer first aid to victims
Remove them to fresh air
Remove contaminated clothing and flush contaminated
skin and eyes with water for 15 minutes.
If anyone has been injured or exposed to toxic
chemicals or chemical vapors, call 911 and seek
medical attention immediately.
Confine the spill
Close any doors if possible
Prevent people from entering the area by
blocking off areas leading to the spill
Post staff by entrances to warn people
and direct them away from the spill
Emergency response personnel
who perform spill control work
are expected to:
Wear the proper protective clothing and
equipment
Follow the established standard operating
procedures for spill control
Be trained in the use and care of spill control
equipment
Be trained in the associated hazards of spill
containment work
Read and understand MSDS forms
Conduct practice drills
Standard equipment for
spill control work
A portable
spill cart
Portable Spill Cart
Should contain at least the following items:
Mops and brooms
Absorption materials such as pads, blankets,
pillows
Acid Neutralizers
Barricade devices (mesh or tape)
PPE (gloves, face shields, aprons, coveralls)
A spill should be contained and
cleaned based on the chemical’s
physical and hazardous properties.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(Non-Mandatory Form)
Form Approved OMB No. 1218-0072
The chemical’s MSDS is
the best reference for
this information.
Mercury
Accidental Release Measures
Remove all sources of ignition
Ventilate area of leak or spill
Wear appropriate PPE:
A full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator
Impervious protective clothing including boots, gloves, lab
coat, apron or overalls to prevent skin contact
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where
splashing is possible.
Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into
the air
Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening
with water
Phosphoric Acid
Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate the area
Wear appropriate PPE:
Full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator
Impervious protective clothing including boots,
gloves, lab coat, apron or coverall
Chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield
Neutralize spill with alkaline material
Absorb with an inert material
I.D. Red (Liquid)
Accidental Release Measures
Eliminate all ignition sources
Put on appropriate PPE
Splash goggles
Chemical resistant gloves and synthetic apron
Respirator if ventilation is inadequate
Absorb with an inert material
Use detergent to clean the floor and all other
contaminated objects
Finish cleaning with water
Accident Investigation
The safety coordinator and the emergency
response team should investigate the incident
What caused the spill?
How can this type of accident be prevented in the
future?
Critiques should also be done after an incident
Evaluate what worked and what did not
How could the incident be better handled the next
time?
Medical Surveillance
Program
The program should:
Assess and monitor the individual’s health
and fitness
Provide emergency and other treatment as
needed
Keep accurate records for future reference
Handle ALL Chemicals with
Caution
Only trained personnel are allowed to respond to a
chemical spill
Refer to the MSDS for proper use, storage, cleanup and
disposal of a chemical
Use proper PPE when working with chemicals
Be aware of the chemical’s physical and hazardous
properties to prevent a chemical reaction
THESE PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
WILL ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL
PERSONNEL WHEN WORKING WITH
CHEMICALS.