The purpose of this contingency plan is to protect your service personnel and the environment in case of a chemical spill involving your company's pest control equipment and/or applicators.
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1) If an applicator of your company is responsible for the release of a hazardous material, he/she is responsible for taking charge of the situation prior to the arrival of local authorities.
When the driver gets out of the vehicle they should have in their hands
(or immediately obtain from the vehicle storage area) the following:
- Shipping papers (if required)
- DOT mandated Emergency response information
(DOT Response book , and or MSDS and Labels.)
- Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves, goggles, respirator, coveralls -- SCBA in the case of Fumigation vehicles)
- Interscan and Draeger pump and tubes in the case of
ANY accident involving a fumigation vehicle.
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BEST POLICY…AVIOD PROBLEM
PREVENTING SPILLS Saves $$$$ and Time
Equipment Maintenance: No Leaks or Weak Hoses
Compressed Air Sprayers: Soft Parts, Tank Integrity
Power Sprayers: Pump Seals, Hoses, Fittings, Guns
Proper Chemical Storage:
Labeled Containers, Labeled Boxes, Tight Lids
Carry the Appropriate Quantity: Avoid Clutter
Use the Correct Measuring Devices, Don’t Overfill
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You Need ALL the Same Protective Equipment as you would use when mixing and applying the material….PLUS:
1. Soak Up or some other absorbent material.
2. Rags, Tarp (for powders), a Bucket for Debris,
3. Rope or Tape to Secure the Area
4. Dust pan and broom to pick up the debris.
(NOTE: Any amount of spill over one pound of active ingredient may be considered hazardous waste, and require special containers to transport for proper disposal. Call you office for help and advice.)
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1. Stop the leakage and Stop the Spread of Chemical:
Shut-off Sprayer or Clamp off Hose to Stop the Flow
Use Soak up or whatever you have to contain the spill.
2. Control the site and Keep unprotected people away.
Use Cones, Tape, Rope to secure area.
Stay in control of the incident and call your office for help.
3. Clean up minor spills yourself, but get advise if you’re not sure.
4. Recycle as much as possible, or transport in proper container.
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Avoid at all cost!! These and the Most Sensitive, Most Expensive.
1. Never Mix Indoors, Keep Concentrates Outside
2. Double-check Power Spray Hose and Slab Injectors.
3. Know what to do if your B & G springs a leak.
4. Use Materials With the Lowest Odor and Toxicity.
5. Carry a Clean Rag in your Hip Pocket just in case.
6. Bring Spray Hose into Sub-Areas Through Vents or from outside the Structure whenever possible.
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Serious Auto Accident: Highway Spill or City Street
If not injured, Control the Site and Stop the Spread
Keep Spillage from Entering Storm Drains!
Call the office for Help.
If No other option available, Call Chemtrec.
If you have proper training and a good cleanup kit, you can safely deal with most spills.
Avoid Large Spills by Mixing and using the materials on the job site, and not transporting large quantities of diluted material.
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• RECOVERY DRUM
• STORES AT OFFICE
• CONTAINS ALL
YOU NEED FOR
MOST INCIDENTS
• DRUM SERVES TO
TRANSPORT
HAZARDOUS
WASTE
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• CAUTION TAPE
• SPONGE
• DUST PAN +
BROOM
• GLOVES/BOOTS
• RESPIRATOR
• SAFETY
GOGGLES
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• SHOVEL
• COVERALLS
• STRING
• PLASTIC BAG
FOR DRY STUFF
• SHEET PLASTIC
TO COVER
POWDERS
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ONE JUG WILL SOAK-UP
55 GALLONS OF WATER
BASED LIQUID
THE JELLED MATERIAL
CAN BE RECYCLED BY
DILUTION WITH WATER
AND RE-MIXING THE
PRODUCT AT IT’S
INTENDED RATE.
THIS AVOIDS DISPOSAL
ISSUES BY ALLOWING
THE PRODUCT TO BE
USED AS INTENDED
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