Chemical Spill Kits
Locate spill kits near chemicals and make sure they are easily accessible. Check the kits on an annual bases and re-stock them if they are used. The content should be specific to the chemicals used at your facility. The kit should contain:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Goggles or a Face Shield
Corrosive-resistant gloves and booties
Disposable lab coat and corrosive apron
Appropriate respiratory protection
Appropriate absorbents for the chemicals
All-purpose absorbents are good for spills of most chemicals
Absorbent spill pillows can also be used
Acid and base spill neutralizers are also available
Inert absorbents like vermiculite, clay or sand can be used
Clean-up and disposal materials
A plastic dust pan or scoop
Plastic bags for PPE waste
A plastic pail for spill residues and waste
Check the MSDS to determine if your chemical is incompatible with certain materials
Other items for specific hazards
If you use hydrofluoric acid, add calcium gluconate antidote gel in the kit
Mercury also requires special spill cleanup materials (there are specific spill kits for use when cleaning up mercury
Biohazard Spill Kits
Locate spill kits near area where blood and body fluids are being collected or tested and make sure they are easily accessible. Check the kits on an annual bases and re-stock them if they are used. The kit should contain:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Goggles or a Face Shield
Latex or vinyl or nitrile gloves
Disposable lab coat
Appropriate absorbents for the spill
All-purpose absorbents are good for spills containing blood or body fluids
Clean-up and disposal materials
A plastic dust pan and brush or scoop
Plastic bags for PPE waste
A plastic pail for spill residues and waste
Responding to a Spill
Check the MSDS for cleanup procedures and hazards of the material when dealing with chemicals
Always wear the proper PPE
Do your best to safely contain the spill
Use proper materials for cleanup
Follow proper disposal procedures for the resulting waste
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