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When we spill

When we spill. Steps for cleaning up a chemical spill. What would you do in this situation?. Pesticide Use Cycle. Selection and Purchase of Insecticide. Transportation. Disposal -excess -containers -spill waste. Accidents and Spills. Storage. Application.

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When we spill

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  1. When we spill Steps for cleaning up a chemical spill

  2. What would you do in this situation?

  3. Pesticide Use Cycle Selection and Purchase of Insecticide Transportation Disposal -excess -containers -spill waste Accidents and Spills Storage Application Mixing and Diluting

  4. Maintaining composure is the key to avoiding disaster.Have a plan!Practice your plan! Accidents and Spills

  5. Accidents and Spills • Protect yourself Put on appropriate PPE • Stop the Source Close a valve, plug a hole • Protect others and the environment Isolate the spill, rope off area if necessary Keep the spill from entering water, sewer, drain etc. • Stay at the site • Neutralize and cleanup

  6. Clean Up • Clean up the spill: • Liquids: • Sweep up the absorbent material (Soak Up). • Place material in container. Tag/label • Keep adding absorbent material until all liquid is soaked up. • Solids: • Sweep up. (reuse?) • Place in bag or container. Tag/label

  7. Decontaminate the Site • Once you have collected as much of the spilled material as possible, decontaminate the spill site. • Do not hose down with water! • DILUTION IS NOT THE SOLUTION!

  8. Decontaminate the Site • What type of surface? • Non-porous • Sealed concrete, glazed ceramic tile, etc… • Use water (chem. recommendation from label) and a detergent solution to remove the residue • Do not allow any of the wash solution to run off • Place fresh absorbent material • Remove absorbent material and package. • Tag/label.

  9. Decontaminate the Site • Porous surface • soil, unsealed wood, carpet, etc… • follow directions on label • May need to remove and dispose of surface • Depending of the size and toxicity • Can the site be neutralized?

  10. Neutralize the Site • The pesticide label will give instructions • Neutralizing commonly consists of: • strong bleach and hydrated lime • work into spill site with broom • apply fresh absorbent material • dispose of absorbent material (Tag) • Note: REPEAT IF NECESSARY

  11. Neutralizing Soil • To neutralize soil - refer to label or MSDS • first remove and dispose of top soil • activated charcoal (small spills) • binds pesticide • pour 2-3” of lime • cover with fresh top soil

  12. 35 - 40 gallons of diluted Talstar - cleaned by HazMat.

  13. Decontaminate Equipment • Clean vehicle • Equipment • Remember: porous equipment may have to be discarded • Personal Protective Equipment • wash thoroughly using manufactures instructions Strong mixture of chlorine bleach, detergent and water

  14. Decontaminate Yourself • As soon as you finish with the spill and equipment clean up concentrate on your personal hygiene • Water and mild detergent • Avoid recontamination

  15. Reflect on how the pesticide spill could have been prevented

  16. Follow Up • Documentation • Photographs • Diagrams • Detailed and legible report • Ink (black or blue)

  17. WHAT TO HAVE IN YOUR SPILL KIT. Each Pest Control Vehicle Should Have A Properly Outfitted Spill Kit.

  18. Spill Kit • Telephone numbers • Various gloves, footwear, apron • Protective eye wear • An appropriate respirator for the job • Containment equipment “snakes” • Absorbent material • Shovel, broom, dustpan

  19. Spill Kit • Heavy-duty detergent • A fire extinguisher rated for all types of fires • Sturdy containers • Plastic bags • Coveralls • Caution Tape

  20. Small Spills • 1 to 2 gallon spills use cat litter or other absorbent material to contain the spill (wear protective clothing) • Sweep up material into dustpan and place in trash bag • Carry trash bag back to office for proper disposal

  21. Careful…slippery when wet ! • Training Activities: • Conduct a mock spill clean-up • Inspect trucks for spill kit contents • Develop a call list • Review the reporting process

  22. You should: • Know your County and State regulations regarding accident and chemical spill reporting • Have a rehearsed action plan for this type of event • Have all technicians and mangers properly trained on spill containment • Make sure each vehicle is properly maintained and equipped

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