Hazardous Waste Spills - How to Protect Yourself

Hazardous Spills Emergencies
Before using any hazardous material you should carefully read the label and material safety data sheet (MSDS). Understanding your material will allow you to make any emergency decisions should an accident happen.

Hazardous Spill or Gas Leak
Spills or leaks involving any of the following types of chemicals should be immediately reported using the procedures listed.

New Hazardous Spill Reporting Requirement
Federal and New York State laws require notification of government agencies when certain releases of pollutants, petroleum and other hazardous materials occur. 

Hazardous Spills Preparedness and Response
The Upper Mississippi River is home to a diverse set of natural resources and provides for a variety of human uses, including industry, transportation, and recreation. Prevention of, and preparation for, spills of hazardous materials is a critical element in maintaining the multiple uses of the river. Coordination in spill response among the various entities with jurisdiction on the river is essential to preparation.

Spills of Hazardous MaterialsEmergency Preparedness:
Chemical Spill or Release
Spills involving chemicals with properties that are known to offer no significant hazards to employees may be cleaned up by department personnel.? It is the responsibility of supervisory and management staff to review department chemical use and related MSDS documents to identify hazard potential form potential spill scenario.

DVD-VHS Training Materials:

Hazardous Spills Safety Programs The "Dealing With Hazardous Spills" Video (DVD/VHS) Training Program is designed to help employees who have to face the dangers of a hazardous spill deal with a cleanup situation.