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Dealing with spills

Learn the 4 C's of spills - Caution, Control, Contain, Clean-up. Discover the importance of quick action and proper cleanup to prevent contamination of water and soil. Stay informed on how to deal with hazardous spills effectively.

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Dealing with spills

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  1. Dealing with spills Do you know what to do if you spill a hazardous product?

  2. Problems • If spills are not cleaned up they can contaminate • Water • Soil

  3. The 4 C’s of spills • Caution • Control • Contain • Clean-up

  4. Caution • Assess the danger • Safety equipment • Call emergency if beyond your ability to control

  5. Control and Contain • Stop spill or leak • Prevent contaminant from entering soil or water

  6. Clean Up • Spills • Capture wet spill with absorbent • Sweep up captured product • Use as directed or properly dispose of contaminated material

  7. Prevention • Never leave sprayers or spreaders unattended when they contain a product • Maintain equipment • Ready to use products – No mixing • Professional applicators • Store products in a secure location • Get rid of unused or unusable products

  8. For more information • Michigan State University Pesticide Education – www.ipm.msu.edu/pesticide_education_safety

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