PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-682

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 682

SEPTEMBER 2009
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-682 - Page 30 of 33
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PS 682
SEP 09
2.
Take stock of the
risk
to health,
environment and property. Just make
sure to put safety Frst. Identify the
spilled liquid. ±igure out how much
was spilled.
3.
Put on suitable
personal protective
equipment (PPE)
to safely clean up the
spill. PPE may include a mask, an apron,
gloves, safety goggles, chemical boots
and protective coveralls. If the spilled
material is unknown, wear the highest
grade of protection.
7.
Depending on how bad the spill
is, you may have to
decontaminate
the site, people and vehicles. Only
your HAZMAT ofFcer or NCO is
qualiFed to make that call.
Hazardous Materials Resource
Information System
(the central storage place for
MSDS for the U.S. government)
National Institute for
Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH)
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NSN 4235-01-
Kit
Tote bag spill clean-up
Spill clean-up (25-gal drum)
Spill clean-up (55-gal drum)
Spill clean-up (55-gal drum)
Spill clean-up (55-gal drum)
432-7909
432-7912
423-7214
423-7221
391-3110
5. After you’ve conFned the spill,
stop the source.
That could be
as simple as turning a drum or
container upright.
6.
Absorb
the
spill.
Use
absorbent
pads
and
pillows
to soak up the liquid. Place
them throughout the spill area.
Remember:
Once
pads
and
pillows absorb fuel, oil, solvents
or the like, they too must be
handled as hazardous waste.
you can’t tame a wild,
jungle beast without
a whip and chair…
…and you
can’t tame
POl spills
without a
spill kit.
the army
stocks
several.
take a
look…
you’ll find the
contents of each kit
listed in fed log under
characteristics data.
before spills happen, learn
what kind of ppe you need
for handling different kinds
of motOr poOl products.
.
read material safety
data sheets (msds) and
visit chemical and ppe
websites for advice.
here are
a few
websites to
consider…
3.
Put on suitable
personal protective
equipment (PPE)
to safely clean up
the spill. PPE may include a mask, an
apron, gloves, safety goggles, chemical
boots and protective coveralls. If the
spilled material is unknown, wear the
highest grade of protection.
4. Confne the spill.
Make sure
your unit has spill kits. Use them
to route the flow of liquid away
from drains so that it can’t pollute
ground water. Position absorbent
socks to limit and control the spill.
Sock
Anyone handling or responding
to spills of POL or hazardous
material must be trained
according to 29 Code of ±ederal
Regulations 1910.120
Hazardous
Communications Standard.
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