Chemical Spills Training
Chemical Spills Training
Chemical Spills Training
Response Training
Responsibilities
Nuisance Spills
Spills of
less than 4 liters of material that you know the
hazards of and that you have the ability to clean
up
assess the hazard
wear appropriate PPE
Spills of
greater than 4 liters
smaller spills of materials of
low LD50
Preventing Spills
Eliminate clutter
Know proper work practices for biological,
chemical materials you use
Use unbreakable secondary containers
Store chemicals properly
Dispose of waste and excess chemicals in
a timely manner
Hazards
Toxic
Flammable
Caustic
Reactive/Explosive
Other?
Toxic Materials
Assessing the risks due to the toxic effects
of biologicals/chemicals
Route of exposure
Acute Toxicants
Corrosive Substances, Irritants and
Allergens
Carcinogens
Infectious materials
Flammability Hazards
Location
Ignition sources
Ventilation
Other fuels in the area
BSL1 Spill
BSL 2 Spill
Summary