Health & Safety Management
Emergency Spills Procedure
(Chemicals)
May 2017.
This sites spills kit is stored in
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What to do in the event of a spillage?
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Assess the spill.
Do you know what the spillage is or where it is coming from? - If you know
what is causing the spillage and are trained to deal with this substance
proceed to the next step.
If you do NOT know what the spillage is or it is coming from a waste pipe
please contact the site management team and/or Inner London Cleaning
Ltd Management ASAP.
In the event that you believe the spillage maybe toxic or a significant risk
to yourself or others health please contact the Fire Brigade immediately on
999.
If the spillage Small - If the spillage is small (drips, spots etc) then the
spillage can be mopped/wiped up as per normal cleaning procedures. If
you are unsure on the amount that is safe to do this for please refer to the
chemicals COSSH Risk Assessment and Safety Data Sheet.
If the spillage is Large – If the spillage is large then proceed with the
Emergency Spills Procedure.
Where is the spillage – Check that the spillage has not spread to any
water storage or electrical equipment. If this has happened please report
immediately to the site management team and Inner London Cleaning Ltd
management. In the case of electrical equipment insure that the electric
supply has been isolated or switched off before proceeding with cleanup.
Make area safe – Ensure safety signage is placed around the area so that
nobody slips on the spillage and ventilate the area as best as possible by
opening windows or doors.
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Emergency Spills Procedure.
Obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – When uncertain of the
level of PPE needed for the spillage, always choose the highest possible
available (provided in the site spill kit).
Contain the spill – Once wearing the correct PPE begin to contain the spill
at the source. This may be from broken containers or leaking buckets.
Next prevent the spread of the spill by using absorbent socks, pillows or
pads. If the spillage is outside prevent the chemical from getting into drains
or water supplies. If a large amount does escape please report to the
necessary agencies immediately.
Absorb the spill – Once contained start to absorb the spill using the pads
provided in the spill kit. Work towards the middle of the spillage (outside to
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inside). Push absorbent sock/pads along the ground towards the center of
the spill. If the spillage is larger than the absorbent sock/pillow the use
another absorbent pad.
Ensure cleanup is complete – Once the spillage has been absorbed place
all materials used in the yellow waste bags provided in the spill kit.
Remember to keep PPE on at this time, as the absorbent pads do not
neutralize the chemical. The bag is then to be sealed and placed in a
container to await collection and proper disposal within 24 hours. Once the
bag is sealed PPE can be rinsed and reused.
Clean the area of the spill – Once the spillage has been absorbed mop or
wipe the area using warm water. Once this is done proceed with cleaning
the area as per the normal cleaning procedure.
After the spillage is cleaned up.
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Replace used equipment and report spillage.
Report the spillage to the Inner London Cleaning Ltd Management once
the area is safe. Ensure that the spillage has been logged and reported
correctly and that all equipment used has been replaced.
Contact Details
Inner London Cleaning Ltd
Operations Manager:
Gavin Hoebeeck
Telephone: 01708 736 999
Mobile: 07825 545 635
Email: [email protected]
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