CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE

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CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE
Training Program
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Objectives

• Become familiar with applicable regulatory
  standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of potential hazards
  and appropriate responses
• Demonstrate and understanding of NYMC procedures

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Why Do We Need Spill Kits?

• Because Accidents Happen!!
• Chemical spills occur despite the best work
  procedures and practices
• Potential hazards must be recognized
• YOU need to know the safest response
• Therefore, knowledge of NYMC procedures is
  required

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Chemical Spill Response Emergency Action Plan

• Identifies a typical chemical spill and defines
  appropriate response
• Fundamental requirements
• Priority personal safety
• Assessment of the Incident
• NYMC has defined a minor spill to which you may
  respond as
• Spilled quantity is less than 100 ml
• Spill covers less than 10 sq. ft. (10 floor
  tiles)
• Substance spilled not extremely hazardous
• Evacuation
• Unsafe condition
• Extremely hazardous spill

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Chemical Spill Response Emergency Action Plan

• Notification of procedure
• Before taking any other action contact
• Security, x4226
• Provide all information requested, in particular
• Name
• Room Number
• What was spilled
• EHS, x4078
• EHS will respond to the spill to assess the
  hazard and provide health and clean-up
  information.
• This information can help in determining if the
  spill can be adequately handled with the spill
  kit or will require an outside contractor (i.e
  hazmat team).
• Find and read the MSDS for information on health
  hazards and other emergency response.

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Chemical Spill ResponseEmergency Action Plan

• Limits of Response
• The emergency chemical spill kit is designed for
  use in a minor spill.
• Everyone in the lab should know the location of
  the nearest spill kit
• Know the locations of eyewash and safety showers
• Ventilation, use of PPE and Spill Kit
• Ensure adequate ventilation
• PPE must be worn at ALL times
• Report injuries to Health Services Dept.

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Spill Kit

• Located in each lab
• Contains gloves, absorbent pads, sheets, goggles,
  aprons disposal bags.
• An inventory on the outside of the bucket lists
  what is contained inside
• Periodically check the spill kit to see if
  supplies need to be replenished. Additional
  supplies may be obtained from EHS

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Conclusion

• Know potential hazards and adhere to emergency
  procedures
• It may save your life
• If a procedure is not clear, or you have a
  questions, ASK SOMEONE TO EXPLAIN
• Know where the spill kit is located
• Report all unsafe conditions and incidents
• Report before taking any action
• In an emergency, remember to call EHS at x 4078
• Do not, by your actions, create hazardous
  situations that may endanger employees
• Store and handle chemicals in a proper manner
• At or below eye level
• If you cannot safely respond - Evacuate