Cleaning Up Small Chemical Spills

Spills in the workplace are almost inevitable. Because of the range and quantity of substances used in laboratories, manufacturing facilities and other work areas, preplanning is needed to respond safely to chemical spills. Spills should be cleaned up only by knowledgeable and experienced staff. This training will provide the information needed to handle small chemical spills in the workplace. Ideal learners are anyone who works around chemicals.

PRICE: $24.95 DURATION: 14 min LANGUAGE: English SKU: SKU-0133

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Course Outline

Cleaning Up Small Chemical Spills

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Definition and Responsibilities
1. Definition of a Small Chemical Spill
2. When to Respond to a Spill
3. Pre-Planning for Spills
4. Knowledge Check: Small Chemical Spills
3. Spill Kit and PPE
1. The Spill Kit
2. The Spill Kit: Absorbents
3. The Spill Kit: PPE
4. The Spill Kit: Cleanup Material

4. Cleanup Procedures
1. Dealing with a Spill
2. Contain and Confine the Spill
3. Learning Activity: Cleaning Up a Spill
4. Flammable Liquids or Organic Solvents
5. Acids or Bases (Caustics)
6. Neutralizing Acids or Bases
7. Large Quantities/Hazardous Materials
5. Contamination and Disposal
1. Contamination
2. Disposing of the Spill
3. Learning Activity: Contamination and Disposal
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

Learning Objectives

Cleaning Up Small Chemical Spills

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.