Spill Cleanup - Tool Box Safety Talks

Because of the seriousness of the safety and health hazards related to hazardous waste operations, spill cleanup and emergency response requires that you have a thorough understanding of:
• How to recognize and prevent hazards.
• Select, care for, and use respirators properly, as well as other types of PPE.
• Use proper decontamination procedures.
• Understand the emergency response plan, medical surveillance requirements, confined space entry procedures, spill containment program, and any appropriate work practices.

Required training
If you are responsible for spill cleanup and emergency response, you must be:
• Adequately trained for the intended duties.
• Properly equipped for the intended task.
• Capable of responding to the release in a safe manner.
• Managed by competent leaders.
• Understand the emergency response plan, medical surveillance requirements, confined space entry procedures, spill containment program, and any appropriate work practices.

What must I do?
You must know the names or titles of those employees who are responsible for site safety and health.

This information is provided by: Assurance Agency