Chemical spill prevention plans required by state and federal law must include provisions for spill cleanup. The following Best Management Practices will help prevent runoff in the event of a spill:
- Properly clean up and dispose of any spilled substance immediately to protect personnel from potential fire and health hazards and the environment.
- Ensure that no spilled materials are washed into the streets, gutters, storm drains, or creeks.
- If possible, use dry cleaning methods to clean up spills to minimize the use of water.
- Use a rag for small spills, a damp mop for general cleanup, and absorbent material for larger spills.
- Never hose down or bury dry material spills. Sweep up the material and dispose of properly.
- Clean up chemical materials with absorbents, gels, and foams. Use adsorbent materials on small spills rather than hosing down the spill. Remove the adsorbent materials promptly and dispose of properly.
- If the spilled material is hazardous, then used cleanup materials are also hazardous and must be handled as hazardous waste.
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