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New Pig PRESENTS
7 STEPS FOR SPILL RESPONSE
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7 STEPS FOR SPILL RESPONSE

• ASSESS THE RISK
• SELECT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
• CONFINE THE SPILL
• STOP THE SOURCE
• EVALUATE INCIDENT / IMPLEMENT CLEANUP
• DECONTAMINATE
• COMPLETE REQUIRED REPORTS

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ASSESS THE RISK
From the moment a spill occurs and throughout the
response effort, determine the risks that may
affect human health, the environment, and
property. ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST!
If possible, identify the spilled material and
determine how much has spilled. Use the
containers label or the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) to identify the liquid and the
primary dangers posed to spill responders and the
environment.
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SELECT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Choose the appropriate PPE to safely respond to
the spill. Consult MSDS and literature from
chemical and PPE manufacturers for best PPE
recommendations. If you are uncertain of the
danger or the spilled material is unknown, assume
the worst and use the highest level of
protection.
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CONFINE THE SPILL
SPEED COUNTS! Limit the spill area by blocking,
diverting, or confining the spill. Use contained
absorbents including the PIG socks and booms
found in our spill kits. Stop the spread of
liquid before it has a chance to contaminate a
water source. Spill kits are designed to
facilitate a quick, effective response.
Non-absorbent barriers, such as SPILLBLOCKER
Dike and DRAINBLOCKER Drain Plug, are also
available to confine liquids, minimize the spill
area, and protect drains.
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STOP THE SOURCE
After the spill is confined, stop the source of
the spill. This may simply involve turning a
container upright, closing a valve, or plugging a
leak from a damaged drum or container. Products
such as PIG Repair Putty, barrel patches, and
cone plugs are effective at stopping leaks.
Transfer liquids from the damaged container to a
new one.
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EVALUATE INCIDENT IMPLEMENT CLEAN-UP
Once the spill is confined with socks or dikes
and the source has been stopped, it is time to
reassess the incident and develop a plan of
action for implementing the spill cleanup.
PIG Pillows and PIG Mat Pads should be used to
absorb the remainder of the spill. Simply place
the pillows and pads throughout the spill area.
Once the absorbents are saturated, they should be
properly disposed. Used absorbents may be
considered hazardous waste and should be managed
properly.
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TIPS FOR SPILL RESPONDERS

• Always begin with socks or dikes to confine spill
• Overlap ends of socks / dikes by at least 15cm
• Stop the source before implementing cleanup
• Use mats and pillows to quickly soak up the spill
• Choose pillows when depth of liquid greater than
  5mm
• Attack spill from outside in - avoid stepping in
  spilled liquid
• Use buddy system - avoid responding alone
• Thoroughly decontaminate ALL equipment after a
  spill
• Frequently train responders - hold mock spill
  response drills

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DECONTAMINATE
Decontaminate the site, personnel, and equipment
by removing or neutralizing the hazardous
materials that have accumulated during the spill.
This may involve removing and disposing of
contaminated media, such as earth, that were
exposed during the spill incident.
An effective decontamination area ensures the
health and safety of emergency responders.
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COMPLETE REQUIRED REPORTS
Complete all notifications and reporting required
by local, state, and Federal guidelines for
reporting spill incidents. Failure to do so can
result in severe penalties!
Medical Report
YOU SPILLED WHAT???
Local Emergency Planning Commission
National Response Center Report
Company Safety Report
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REMEMBER THE 7 STEPS
1 - ASSESS THE RISK Begins the moment the spill
occurs and continues throughout the response 2 -
SELECT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protect
yourself by choosing proper PPE 3 - CONFINE THE
SPILL Cover drains and use socks/dikes to control
the spread of liquid 4 - STOP THE SOURCE Stop the
flow before attacking the spill 5 - EVALUATE
INCIDENT / IMPLEMENT CLEANUP Use mats and pillows
to soak up the spill 6 - DECONTAMINATE Thoroughly
decontaminate personnel, equipment, and spill
area 7 - COMPLETE REQUIRED REPORTS Follow all
appropriate regulations