7 STEPS
PROTECTING YOURSELF
STOP/CONFINE THE SPILL
CLEAN UP
100

What is the 1st step to spill response?

Assess the risk

100

True or False: You should always use the buddy system before starting cleanup. 

TRUE

100

What materials are used for controlling/confining a spill?

Oil Dri 

Socks

100

I am a tool used for scooping and moving material but be careful to not use metal when cleaning solvents. 

Shovel 

200

Taking responsibility for ourselves and others is Step __ (#) of Spill Response. 

Step 2-Protect yourself

200

What form of communication should be used for immediate notification of the spill/requesting assistance? 

Radios!

200

True or False: You do not need the same level of PPE while stopping and containing the source as you do during clean up. 

False! 

200

I am yellow, black and grated to catch liquids from a leaking container. 

Containment Pallet

300

What is the 7th step to Spill Response? 

Report the incident; immediate supervisor, manager, local SRQ.

300

What should be referenced when determining the correct level of PPE for clean up? 

SDS and/or ERG

300
A drum is leaking; what should be done to the container to stop the source of the leak to allow cleanup? 

Tilt/roll the drum so the leaking side is upright. 

300

Where are spill clean-up materials located? 

Spill kits near any potential area for spills. 

400

What steps should be followed prior to Clean-up?

Step 3-Stop the source 

Step 4-Confine the spill 

400

What is the best way to isolate the area and keep people away from the spill/hazard?

Mark your hot zone.

400

Three techniques for controlling spills

Diversion

Diking

Retention

400

I am a solvent spill mixed with oil dri, what recovery container are you placing me in. 

Steel drum 

500

Removing all accumulation of hazardous materials on PPE is Step __ (#) of Spill Response?

Step 6-Decontaminate

500

Section ___ (#) of the SDS provides Exposure Controls & Personal Protection information for cleanup. 

8

500

What item inside the spill kit helps determine the hazard level of the spilled material? 

pH strips/ERG book 

500

I am yellow and my storage capacity is 95 gals. 

Overpack (Recovery drum)