Cleaning Up Small Chemical Spills

Course Description 

Spills in the workplace are nearly unavoidable, especially given the variety and volume of substances present in laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and other environments. Effective preplanning is essential for safely responding to chemical spills. Cleanup should only be conducted by trained and knowledgeable personnel. This training will equip you with the necessary information to manage small chemical spills safely. Ideal participants are those who work with chemicals.

Course Objectives 

• Define a small chemical spill.
• Explain how to prepare for and respond to a small chemical spill.
• List what should be included in a spill kit.
• Explain how to clean up a small chemical spill.
• Specify precautions to take if a chemical spill is large or involves hazardous materials.
• Describe what to do if someone becomes contaminated during spill cleanup.
• Recall how to dispose of spilled chemicals.

Requisite Knowledge 

None