POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH CHEMICAL SPILLS Flashcards
CLEAN KITCHEN PREMISES - UNIT 4
1
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DESCRIBE A CHEMICAL ACCIDENT …
A
Accidents, spills, explosions, fires or other harmful incident involving chem substance that are toxic or hazardous material
2
Q
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MINOR SPILL?
A
- Less than 1 L V
- Low to moderate hazard rating
- No one has been exposed to the chem
3
Q
WHAT PROCEDURE SHOULD OCCUR AFTER A MINOR CHEMICAL SPILL?
A
- Protect yourself and others→ PPE
- Barricade spill with chem spill sign
- Follow SDS for directions of cleaning
- Dispose chemical and cont gloves + absorbents
- Properly label disposal by…
- Wash hands thoroughly
4
Q
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MAJOR SPILL?
A
- Greater than 1 L V
- Someone is exposed
- Chemical → flammable, reactive and highly toxic
- Big spillage → contained by trained professional
5
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WHAT PROCEDURE SHOULD OCCUR AFTER A MAJOR CHEMICAL SPILL?
A
- Turn off any sources of ignition
- Evacuate and place chem spill sign
- Set off fire alarm
- Call 000 and give details of chem + accident
