Chemical Spill and bio-hazard cleanup Tips

10/3/2018 (Permalink)

Preparedness is essential!

Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose serious health
consequences. A failure to properly remove such substances can contribute to
unhealthy and dangerous environments. SERVPRO of Lebanon/Hanover/Littleton have
professionals trained to safely clean and remove bio-hazardous substances and
dispose of them in accordance with OSHA and all health regulations.

Familiarize yourself and your employees with these simple steps in the case of a spill:

• Make sure everyone is alerted to the spill
• Determine the chemical nature of the spill, and check the Material Safety Data
  Sheet (MSDS). Remember that sometimes determining whether or not a waste is a
  “hazardous waste” is difficult, and that the best policy is to assume all
  chemicals should be handled as hazardous waste.
• Make sure any electrical and spark producing equipment is turned off.
• If there’a fire, use the fire extinguisher right away.
• If appropriate, outfit yourself and employees in protective equipment or hazmat
  gear, including respirator, safety goggles and gloves.
• If appropriate, evacuate yourself and your employees. If the chemical spilled
  is toxic, volatile, or flammable, evacuation should be carried out immediately;
  If the chemical spilled is hazardous or highly toxic, alert all appropriate
  authorities and call 911.
• In the case of a small spill, create a barrier around the spill with absorbent
  materials such as paper towels, vermiculite, or sand.
• Put up signs to prevent access to the contaminated area and warn of danger.

If your business has a policy or plan in place for these kinds of events, make
sure you know it well! If you do not have a plan of action in place or need a
more comprehensive and detailed plan to go along with what you already have;
contact SERVPRO of Lebanon/Hanover/Littleton and we will provide you with an
Emergency Ready Profile at no cost to your business.