Description

Procedural steps for chemical Spills

Chemical spills onto surroundings

• Identify the area of the chemical spill and inform laboratory co-workers.
• Evacuate the location and areas surrounding the spill, when necessary.
• Identify the spilled chemicals and the amount of chemical that has spilled.
• Depending on the hazardous properties and quantities of the spilled chemicals, proper actions need to be taken.
• Refer to the chemical safety data sheet (SDS) for hazard assessments.