Why do you need a spill cleanup product?
To protect workers from slip-and-fall accidents, which can be costly and carry some liability, safety and production managers need to use a spill cleanup product that does not leave water or an unsafe residue behind. Floors left wet from mopping remain a slip-and-fall hazard until completely dry.
Is it safe to walk on water based spills?
Just because a spill involves a non-aggressive liquid doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe. According to the 2020 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, slip-and-fall accidents cost U.S. businesses nearly $10.84 billion annually. If a worker walks onto an area with a water-based liquid spill, he or she could suffer from a slip-and-fall accident.
Are there regulations for spills in the workplace?
These strategies apply to any non-hazardous liquid, oil, solvent, or industrial process fluid you may encounter in your workplace. Let’s get started. Spills are heavily regulated by EPA and OSHA.
Where do chemical spills occur in a warehouse?
In manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers, spills may occur when liquid substances, such as solvents, chemical additives, lubricants, and cleansers, are transferred from large drums into smaller containers or machinery, as well as moved on/off trucks and around the warehouse.
How to prevent spills in liquid storage areas?
Liquid storage areas should be well lit and kept tidy. The area should be broom swept and cleaned on a weekly basis. Never hose down liquid storage areas as this could result in oils and other chemicals being washed down a drain. All spills, large and small, should be immediately cleaned up.
What should be included in a spill prevention plan?
A good spill prevention plan is an important part of safety and environmental compliance and best practices. Use the EPA waste reduction hierarchy to guide your spill containment and prevention plan. For example, source reduction is at the top of the waste management hierarchy.
These strategies apply to any non-hazardous liquid, oil, solvent, or industrial process fluid you may encounter in your workplace. Let’s get started. Spills are heavily regulated by EPA and OSHA.
Where to place an emergency spill response kit?
Emergency Response Spill Kits should be placed in areas where spills are likely to occur. Inside maintenance and repair shops, most spills take place when oil is being changed, fuel tanks are being removed, radiators are being repaired or when liquids are being transferred.