SPILLS ON HARD SURFACES
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Standard Spill Response Procedure
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2. Identify the spill to the extent possible.  Do so without being at risk. 
This includes identifying: a) the type of material spilled (e.g. from the label); b) the extent of the spill and whether the leak has stopped; c) whether two chemicals are involved in the leak that could react with each other; and d) any unusual features such as foaming, odour, fire, etc.

3. Is this an emergency?  Leaks that can be cleaned up by personnel on the spot or by maintenance personnel are not emergencies.  Often what determines an emergency has been defined in the Emergency Response Plan and incorporated into spill response training.  If this is not clear, consider it an emergency.

4. Get help for all but very minor spills.  In emergency situations, the amount of training determines the degree of participation in the cleanup. If necessary, contant the Enretech Emergency Spill Response number 082 677 4505 for additional personnel and equipment support.

5.  Identify the material spilled.  Is it flammable, combustible, toxic and volatile, toxic or corrosive and nonvolatile, or an oxidizing agent?  The label and Material Safety Data Sheet for the product should give information on safe cleanup.

6. Plan how to clean up the spill or leak.  Procedures for common types of spills and leaks should be part of the organization's Emergency Response Plan and training.

7. Obtain the proper spill control materials.  This would include spill control materials, such as Enretech sorbents (Enretech Premium Floor Swep for hard surfaces, Enretech-1 for spills on land, Enretech Cellusorb fibre for spills on water), sparkproof tools, skimmers, Enretech Cellusorb-filled booms, pillows, etc.

8. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.  This can include respirators, gloves, goggles, etc., as needed.

9. Stop the source of the spill or leak.  This can include turning off the valve, patching a leaky hose, draining a tank, or uprighting a knocked over container of liquid.

10. Stop the spill from spreading.  This can include use of appropriate absorbent/ containment materials such as Enretech booms water, shutting down ventilation systems to keep gases and vapors from spreading, and plugging drains to prevent contamination of the water supply.

11. Clean up the spill using the appropriate sorbent materials and equipment.
Remember, sorbents are primarily suited for cleaning up small spills and the residues left over after a large spill.

12. Dispose of contaminated materials properly.  Contaminated spill control materials and disposable personal protective clothing may have to be disposed of as hazardous waste.  Contaminated tools and non-disposable personal protective equipment should be safely decontaminated.

13. File an incident report.  The incident report should be filed with the person responsible for EHS in the organisation, for every spill, including non-emergency (incidental) spills.