Should your work involve chemicals then spills are an everyday possibility. Of course it’s best to avoid them in the first place but there will inevitably be times when they happen and you need to organize a clean-up. It’s therefore important to have equipment and procedures in place to deal with the situation when it arises.
The first thing to do in the event of a spill is attend to any injuries. Once that’s done you can turn attention to the spill itself. Small spillages can be dealt with using appropriate absorbent materials, but there are some extra precautions that you may need to take. If the material presents a respiratory hazard then masks or breathing apparatus may be required. If it’s flammable you need to turn off all electrical equipment in the area to remove the risk of a spark.
