Scientist and laboratory/factory workers despite their best effort to practice safe science in the laboratory, accidents resulting in the release of chemicals will occur and having a chemical spill response in place is essential. When chemicals are released into the environment it can lead to hazards, whether that be contamination of your area or potential risk to your health. For this reason, it is crucial that all workers have a chemical spill response set out and are provided the necessary equipment to neutralize and contain the spill, to reduce the dangers of these toxic chemicals.
Chemical spill response plans must take into consideration some key components such as the chemicals at play, the quantity of the chemical spilled or released, and the toxicity of the chemical. Some spills will clearly require an emergency response when you are dealing with extreme levels of a toxic substance or situations that are immediately dangerous to human health. A chemical spill response plan will usually follow this guide:
- Notify workers in the area of the chemical spill. By alerting people right when it occurs it can help to minimize the potential exposure and risk to that health in the area of the chemical spill.
- Isolate the area, and locate personal protective equipment (PPE). Having an effective particulate and chemical removal filter face mask is vital for those in the exposed area of the chemical spill or release. The FAST-ACT VapourKlenz Face Mask is a patented earth mineral, neutralization technology that comes with a comfortable face mask for nuisance particulates and chemical odors. Also, make sure to wear protective gloves and goggles as well when you are dealing with containing and cleaning up chemical spills.
- Locate the spill kit to start the decontamination and clean-up process. What is a chemical spill kit used for? Having chemical neutralization products that work FAST and ACTs against the chemicals is essential in effectively neutralizing the chemicals. FAST-ACT is a proprietary formulation of non-toxic technology that is a one-step neutralization process that works against a broad spectrum of chemicals. FAST-ACT comes in several different easy applications from the FAST-ACT 500 Gram Shaker Bottle, to the FAST-ACT Pressurized Cylinder and even smaller application processes like a FAST-ACT Microfiber Towel, FAST-ACT Powder Bottle Pack, and FAST-ACT Decon Mitt.
Having in place a chemical spill response plan can help aid in a fast and effective decontamination and neutralization process. To not only protect the environment but also to protect the health of all those exposed to the hazardous conditions.
