A high-hazard emergency spill is defined as a chemical spill that is immediately dangerous to life and health due to the chemical properties (i.e. toxicity, reactivity) and/or volume of spilled ...

The objective of this guide is to provide laboratory employees with a framework for spill response planning. This planning must be done in advance, not after a spill occurs. All spills are different; ...

The following is an example of a correctly used Standard Operating Procedure form. Strong inorganic acids are highly corrosive to skin, eyes, and the respiratory system. Avoid skin contact and ...

HIGH RISK due to nature of the chemical (highly toxic, flammable, reactive) and quantity involved; extensive measures required to control or contain the spill; unique circumstances of the lab; ...

The following describes the appropriate actions to be taken by University staff, faculty and students when spills of hazardous substances occur. In general, hazardous spills regardless of size, will ...

Quick response by company workers and local emergency personnel contained a 125-gallon chemical spill at the TES Filer plant (Tondu) yesterday afternoon. The general manager of TES said the spill ...