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SPILL RESPONSE / SPILL DRILL - STEPS

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  Photo source:  Photo by  Jill Burrow  from  Pexels Author; Madhu Nallann Chakravarthy Spill response/Spill drill.    Have you noticed liquids around us? They have a volume without any form.  They are  fluid, they flow, some are harmless, and others are corrosive, reactive, flammable, or toxic .      Liquids in the form of lubricants and fuels, paints & coatings, Hardeners, degreasers, Neutralizers, and acids Whe.rever you have  liquids ,  you have the possibility of Spills, leaks, or releases. Most reportable spills occur in a workplace such as Factories, laboratories, plants, and mills . Study shows that i n one year alone, over 60% of these spills involved small quantities of of fewer than 10 gallons of hazardous/dangerous liquids. Most people think that spills  can't  happen to them, but spills can happen at any moment in your facility, and  that's  why you must practice and be ready to respond.    Spill drill to be prepared with simple steps to protect yourself, fello