Table of Contents
- 1 What should you do if you spill hazardous materials on your skin?
- 2 What is the first thing you should do if you accidentally spill a hazardous substance on your clothes?
- 3 What you should do if chemicals spill or enter the body?
- 4 How do you handle spills in the laboratory?
- 5 What to do when a hazardous substance is spilled?
- 6 What should you do in case of a chemical spill?
What should you do if you spill hazardous materials on your skin?
If spilled on the skin, flush thoroughly with lukewarm water and then wash with mild soap. Do not rub hard! If contamination remains, induce perspiration by covering the area with plastic then wash again. Follow up: Health Physics must monitor all persons involved in the spill.
What is the first thing you should do if you accidentally spill a hazardous substance on your clothes?
Emergency Actions Contaminated clothing must be removed immediately and the skin flushed with water for no less than fifteen minutes. Clothing must be laundered before reuse. See First Aid for Chemical Exposures for more information.
What you should do if chemicals spill or enter the body?
When a chemical spill occurs, there are five steps to be taken: (a) control the source of the spill; (b) contain the spill; (c) isolate the area concerned (if appropriate); (d) contact the authorities (if appropriate); then (e) clean up the spill.
How do you respond to a hazardous chemical spill?
- Communicate the hazard. Immediately notify others working in the area and any supervisory personnel of the hazard, and if the situation warrants it, evacuate the area.
- Control the spill. This step focuses on ensuring that the spill does not become any worse.
- Contain the hazard.
- Clean up the spill and any damage.
What are the general procedures for handling hazardous materials?
Ensure all hazardous materials are properly marked. Make sure all hazmat containers are adequately labeled and that all chemicals are stored in the appropriate containers. Keep all hazardous materials stored properly. Keep chemicals in dry, cool and ventilated areas, and separate incompatible materials.
How do you handle spills in the laboratory?
Wear personal protective equipment including safety goggles, gloves, and a long-sleeved lab coat during cleanup. Confine the spill to a small area. Use a commercial kit or absorbent material from your spill kit to absorb spilled materials. Place the saturated absorbent in a plastic bag.
What to do when a hazardous substance is spilled?
The plan should also detail what to do when a hazardous substance is spilled. Individuals without specific spill response training should not attempt to clean up a hazardous material spill. They should notify the safety officer and assist in clearing the area.
What should you do in case of a chemical spill?
Contaminated clothing must be removed immediately and the skin flushed with water for no less than fifteen minutes. Clothing must be laundered before reuse. See First Aid for Chemical Exposures for more information. If a volatile, flammable material is spilled, immediately warn everyone, control sources of ignition and ventilate the area.
What should you do if you witness a oil spill?
If possible, workers that witness the spill should take steps to minimise the risk of further damage. This includes removing accelerants and ignition sources from the area, as well as unplugging electrical equipment in the immediate vicinity of the spill.
What should I do if I spill hydrofluoric acid?
Contain and clean-up the spill according to the table above. Loose spill control materials should be distributed over the entire spill area, working from the outside, circling to the inside. This reduces the chance of splash or spread of the spilled chemical. Bulk absorbents and many spill pillows do not work with hydrofluoric acid.