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Hazardous Materials Spill Kits Part-2

Level Three Spill- larger spills but do not represent a threat to public safety but still must be contained within a specified area.
Large spill which is not a threat to the public and is contained or limited to the facility location.
Such spills may require evacuation of buildings.
This level of spill may be chemical in nature.
Hazmat Teams to be deployed.
Trained personnel will be called to assist or take control where there is a need for analytical assistance, site assessment and/or manpower.
Suggested Response - The 95 Gallon Drum Over pack Spill Kit comes complete with everything neededto clean-up spills as large as 82 gallons.
This spill kit has an open top, quality screw topped over pack drum.
Tough, secure and highly visible.
The 95 Gallon Drum Over pack Spill Kit assists in complying with HAZWOPER Regulation 29 CFR 1910.
120.
The 95 Gallon Over pack spill kit is available for General Purpose, Oil-Only, and Chemical Spills.
These kits contain absorbents, goggles, gloves and other supplies.
Spill kits are a convenient way to ensure that adequate response materials are available to personnel when needed.
Spill kits can be positioned throughout a facility in spill-prone areas, and stocked with items most likely to be needed in that area.
Level Four Spill-An event where a major portion of the site is affected or the spill is a threat to the neighboring community or the environment.
In this event, Fire Department Hazmat teams will be notified to assume incident command status and coordinate activities of all activities.
Suggested Response - Extra Large Mobile Spill Response Cart This ready-to-go kit is equipped for large spills.
The polyethylene cart is chemical and water resistant for use anywhere.
The kit is Wheel mounted for maximum mobility.
Spill trucks provide the highest level of readiness.
the kit has large 5" caster wheels for easy push mobility for fast response.
Additional Products: Hazmat chemical absorbent socks are soft and flexible enough to fit in tight confined spaces and absorb up to 10 time their weight in aggressive or non-aggressive fluids.
Non-biodegradable, they can be wrung out for recycling or disposal.
Chemical spill absorbent socks absorb oil, waters, acids, bases and many other fluids.
Level Four spills may involve containers of chemicals or chemical mixtures that may be unstable or sensitive to movement.
If this is the incident, an emergency response would be to alert the proper Hazmat Team who will then contact the local fire department.
It is critical to the health and safety of the environment to prevent the release of toxic substances into theair.
These substances may have fumes that effect the health of personnel.
OSHA has put stringent guidelines in place that require that any spilled substances must be contained cleaned up and disposed of properly.
Efficient and appropriate responses will protect the physical plant and personnel from spill hazards.
Hazmat training and products that control spills are important for any business entity that wants to reduce exposure to fines and penalties.
Spill control and cleanup products must be available to personnel so that any hazardous exposure can be controlled.

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