Blue: Absorbent
This material is used to soak up fuel spills on the fuel island.
What is absorbent?
The first thing you should do after finding a significant fuel spill.
What is notify a supervisor?
This action helps stop a spill from spreading.
What is containing the spill?
After absorbent has soaked up fuel, it becomes this type of material.
What is used absorbent?
Absorbent should be applied immediately after noticing one of these.
What is a fuel spill?
This department or team may need to be contacted if a large spill occurs.
What is the Safety or Environmental Team?
If safe to do so, this should be shut off or secured to stop the release.
What is the fuel source or pump?
Used absorbent should be placed in these designated containers.
What are approved waste containers?
Before applying absorbent, employees should first identify the source of this.
What is the spill or leak?
Communicating spill hazards helps prevent these from happening.
What are accidents or injuries?
Barricades, cones, and caution tape are used to control this.
What is access to the area?
Improper disposal of used absorbent can harm this.
What is the environment?
Using absorbent helps prevent these two hazards.
What are slips and environmental contamination?
If a spill creates an immediate danger, this emergency number should be called.
What is 911?
One goal of spill control is preventing fuel from reaching these drainage systems.
What are storm drains?
Fuel-soaked absorbent should never be left on the fuel island because it presents this hazard.
What is a fire hazard?
Absorbent should cover the entire affected area until all visible ______ is removed.
What is fuel?
Good communication includes reporting the size, location, and ______ of the spill.
What is source or cause?
The safest spill response strategy is to control the spill while protecting these first.
What are people and the environment?
Before disposal, employees should follow company procedures and these requirements.
What are environmental and safety regulations?