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Spillage Response Awareness
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Spillage Response Awareness
Introduction to Spillage Response Awareness
Common Causes of Spills
The Dangers of Chemical Spillages
The Routes of Exposure
Why are Chemicals Dangerous?
How to Prevent Spillages in the Workplace
Uncontrolled access to chemical storage
An Example of a Chemical Spill Kit’s Contents
How to Manage a Spillage
Safely Containing the Spillage
Safely Using the Absorbent
Safely Managing Flammable Substance Spillages
What to do After the Spillage is Cleaned up?
What to do in an Emergency Situation
What to do in an Emergency Situation
our safety and the safety of others should be your top priority!
Assessment
00:45:00
Spillage Response Awareness Training

How to Prevent Spillages in the Workplace

  • Only purchase and store the quantity of materials needed to perform the work.
  • Where reasonably practicable, buy only the least hazardous materials.
  • Where reasonably practicable, buy only non-hazardous materials.
  • Minimise traffic in the storage area and where the work will take place.
  • Store liquid waste in secondary containers.
  • Regularly inspect shelving and container integrity.
  • Be aware of evacuation routes and emergency equipment.
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