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Spill Cleanup: The Basics SS1060FS (4 min.)

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1

Which of the following can be caused by chemical spills?

Environmental damage
Fires or explosions
Illnesses
All of the above answers

2

If you know that a chemical being spilled is not flammable or dangerous to your health, you should try to seal the leak as soon as possible.

True
False

3

Which of the following is the best source of information regarding the type of PPE you should use when controlling a chemical spill?

The chemical label on the container
The material safety data sheet (SDS)
Your Supervisor

4

What kind of PPE should you use when you are trying to control a chemical spill?

Safety glasses
Chemical resistant gloves
Rubber boots
The personal protective equipment called out on the SDS

5

You can cordon off an area where a chemical spill has occurred with:

Security or traffic cones
Security tape
Rope
All of the above answers

6

You can build dikes around spilled chemicals and near-by drains with:

Sand bags
Sawdust
Absorbent material in loose or packaged form
All of the above

7

You should clean a chemical spill by starting at the periphery and working towards the center of the spill.

True
False

8

After a chemical spill has been absorbed, you should sweep it up and store it in:

A regular garbage can
A drain
An open field
A special recovery bag or can

9

Sometimes it may be necessary to notify certain government agencies when a dangerous chemical spill has occurred.

True
False

10

The most common mistake is not having enough supplies and/or equipment to control a chemical spill or leak.

True
False

11

It is very important to know what kind of material and personal protective equipment is required to control a chemical spill before you try to control it.

True
False