Spill Prevention and Cleanup in the Shop

1. Spill Prevention and Cleanup in the Shop • Avoid spilling hazardous materials -- work carefully and take precautions. • Spills and leaks are likely to occur at or during: • Oil changes • Radiator flush and fill Spill Prevention 2-1 (a)

2. Spill Prevention and Cleanup in the Shop • Radiator repair • Parts washing • Carrying dripping parts across the room Spill Prevention 2-1 (b)

3. Preventing Spills • Tips to prevent spill: • Practice good housekeeping - clutter increases spills and accidents. • Keep work areas neat and clean • Put all tools, equipment and materials away when not in use. • Work carefully to avoid accidents. Spill Prevention 2-2 (a)

4. Preventing Spills • Don’t put containers of liquids where they might be knocked over. • Cover drains in work area to stop spills from entering. • Use drip pans underneath work areas to catch spills. • Use drip pans every time spills are possible. • Drain wet parts on drip pans or racks. • Use funnels when filling all containers. Spill Prevention 2-2 (b)

5. What to Do When Spills Occur • 1. Quickly stop the source of the spill. • 2. Prevent the spill from leaving the facility. Cover drains or block doorways. • 3. Absorb the spill using a reusable material such as a mop & bucket or launderable rags. Spill Prevention 2-3 (a)

6. What to Do When Spills Occur • 4. Put spill materials in appropriate waste container for recovery if feasible. • 5. Material that can’t be recovered -- Store labeled, sealed containers prior to disposal. Spill Prevention 2-3 (b)

7. Disposal of Spill Clean up Materials • Liquids not recoverable -- put in a labeled, sealed container • Make a hazardous waste determination -- dispose accordingly. • Liquids may contain high level of solvent, fuel, antifreeze, oil, or other liquids. Spill Prevention 2-4 (a)

8. Disposal of Spill Clean up Materials • Disposable clean up material -- put in a labeled, sealed container • Clay absorbent, “absorbent socks,” sawdust etc. are potentially hazardous. • Make a hazardous waste determination -- dispose accordingly. • May contain high level of lead or benzene Spill Prevention 2-4 (b)

9. Alternative Cleanup Methods • A mop and bucket dedicated to cleaning spills • Launderable cloth shop rags • A squeegee to push the spill into a smaller area, where it can be scooped up with a flat-bladed shovel Spill Prevention 2-5

10. Spill Clean-Up Kits • Keep in easy to reach location -- tell employee the location • Should contain adequate supplies to clean and contain spills, for example: • Mop and bucket • Launderable rags Spill Prevention 2-6 (a)

11. Spill Clean-Up Kits • Drain covers • Storage container for spill clean up wastes • Absorbent socks or pads Spill Prevention 2-6 (b)

12. Spill Prevention • Tips to prevent spill: • Practice good housekeeping -- clutter increases spills and accidents. • Keep work areas neat and clean • Put all tools, equipment and materials away when not in use. • Drain wet parts on drip pans or racks. • Use funnels when filling all containers. Prevent Spills 2-7 (a)

13. Spill Prevention • Don’t put containers of liquids where they might be knocked over. • Cover drains in work area to stop spills from entering. • Use drip pans underneath work areas to catch spills. • Use drip pans every time spills are possible. • Work carefully to prevent spills Preventing Spill 2-7 (b)