Hazardous Materials Spill Cleanup

Course Description:

Many of the chemicals you work with may be dangerous and even deadly. That’s why all spills, no matter how small, must be taken seriously and handled without hesitation. You need to know how to react. By acting quickly and effectively, you can protect yourself and others and help prevent a spill from getting out of control. To handle spills of hazardous materials, or hazmat, your worksite has developed procedures to address and control this emergency situation. Today, we’ll review the necessary cleanup procedures for hazardous spills, and we’ll also take a look at the air monitoring process that plays an important part in the cleanup operation.

Key Points:

• At the completion of this module, the participant will be able to:
  Recognize the dangers associated with hazmat.
  Identify the hazmat used at your facility.
  Appreciate the importance of a competent spill cleanup plan.
  Effectively implement proper procedures for containing and cleaning up spills.
  Execute measures to monitor the air before and during a cleanup.