Safe Operating Procedures for Spill Clean Up
Purpose
To define the safe operating procedures in a manner that informs and instructs employees of
[Employer/Organization Name] on the key health and safety hazards and controls to remember
when cleaning up spills.
Hazards
When there is a spill of a hazardous chemical remember to take all of the proper precautions.
You should always check with the supervisor and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to
determine how to properly clean up the spill. It is important for a workplace to have a spill clean
up plan.
Personal Protective Equipment
Refer to the MSDS for appropriate personal protective equipment for the chemical being
cleaned.
Safe Operating Procedures
Alert the supervisor and any other people in the immediate area of the spill.
Block off the spill area by using warning cones or signs in clear view.
If possible and if safe to do so, contain the spill to make sure it does not spread.
Check with the supervisor and the MSDS for proper clean up and disposal of the spill.
Dispose of the chemical in a safe manner as outlined in the MSDS.
Check with local and provincial authorities regarding the proper disposal procedures for the
area.
Post the phone number of the nearest Ministry of Environment Spill Control Office near
chemical storage and work areas.
Post the phone numbers of local utilities and public works posted in the event of an emergency
spill.
Flammable or Combustible Material Clean Up
Use spark proof and rated equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to clean up the
spill.
Use a non-sparking shovel to clean up a spill.
Check the MSDS for more information.
Corrosive Material Clean Up
Use a neutralizer.
Check the MSDS for more information.
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