| When at work or working at home in the | | | | to deal with the spill more effectively. |
| workshop or garage there is always risk of a oil | | | | 5. Fetch the spill kit |
| or chemical spill. If you are ever unlucky enough | | | | This should be nearby and it's location known to |
| to see or cause one there is a quick ten point | | | | relevant personnel. |
| guide on how to deal with it using a Emergency | | | | 6. Suit up |
| spill kit. | | | | Don appropriate personal protective clothing to |
| An emergency spill kit contains all the products | | | | deal with the spill. |
| you will need to absorb and contain a spill as well | | | | 7. Prevent further contamination |
| as the personal protection equipment to help you | | | | Try to cut off the source of the spill. If outside |
| do it safely. | | | | cover any drains. |
| The 10 point checklist on dealing with a spill: | | | | 8. Contain the spill |
| 1. Move away and get help | | | | Encircle the spill with socks/booms and if possible |
| Evacuate the area and notify others working | | | | attempt to reduce the area of the spill. These |
| nearby. If needs be get help. | | | | items will start to absorb the spill. |
| 2. Make the area safe | | | | 9. Clean up the spill |
| Restrict access; seal off area by means of barrier | | | | Place pads and cushions in the centre of the spill |
| tape or notice. | | | | to absorb the pooled liquid. |
| 3. Look for injuries | | | | 10. Disposal |
| Check yourself and those working nearby for any | | | | Place used absorbents in disposal bags, seal in a |
| type of injury. | | | | disposal bag and mark with contents. Dispose of in |
| 4. Identify the hazard | | | | accordance with local regulations for the liquid |
| Try to identify the spillage, (is it a chemical, acid, | | | | absorbed. |
| solvent, coolant or oil based liquid) it may help you | | | | |