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    This document outlines procedures for responding to minor chemical spills from the Department of Medicine at Polytechnic Ministry of Health Semarang. It assigns responsibilities to principal investigators to ensure safety data sheets are reviewed, spill kits are prepared, and training is provided. All laboratory users are responsible for following spill response procedures which include containing the spill, neutralizing acids or bases if needed, absorbing solvent spills, disposing of waste properly, and cleaning the area. Personal protective equipment must be worn in the correct order during spill response and removed properly after cleanup is complete.

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    This document outlines procedures for responding to minor chemical spills from the Department of Medicine at Polytechnic Ministry of Health Semarang. It assigns responsibilities to principal investigators to ensure safety data sheets are reviewed, spill kits are prepared, and training is provided. All laboratory users are responsible for following spill response procedures which include containing the spill, neutralizing acids or bases if needed, absorbing solvent spills, disposing of waste properly, and cleaning the area. Personal protective equipment must be worn in the correct order during spill response and removed properly after cleanup is complete.

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    Polytechnic Ministry of Health Semarang

    of Medical Laboratory Technology Program

    SOP-MINOR CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE


    April 18, 2020, Provided by Ahda Ziyad Al Wafi

    I. PURPOSE
    The purpose of this SOP is to outline the procedures of cleaning up chemical spills. It
    will provide guidance on how to handle possible emergency situations that may arise in any
    laboratory of Department of Medicine working with chemical hazards.

    II. SCOPE
    This SOP is applicable to trained staff and students in the event of a chemical spill.

    III. RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY


     It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure the following:
     Review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used in the laboratory.
     Prepare a chemical spill kit based on the potential chemical spills and the hazards
    associated with chemicals used in his/her laboratory.
     Ensure all laboratory users receive appropriate chemical safety training and
    familiarise with the spill response plan.
     It is the responsibility of all laboratory users to acquire sufficient knowledge in
    chemical safety, always wear personal protective equipment available in the chemical
    spill kit and to follow this SOP in case of emergency.

    IV. RESPONSE FOR MINOR CHEMICAL SPILL


    Chemical type and quantity are not an immediate threat to health and does not
    result in contamination to body.
    • Immediately inform PI, safety lead and all personnel in the area and evacuate if
    necessary.
    • Turn off open flames and heat sources if the spilled chemical is flammable.
    • Attend to personnel who may have been contaminated
    • Refer to the safety data sheet
    • Follow the procedure given in the Spill Kit Treatment Guide.
    Put on personal protective equipment in the correct order: Chemical resistant suit
    (suit over boots and inner gloves)  Chemical resistant boots  Respirator  Safety
    googles (not required if wearing full face respirator)  Gloves (inner layer) 
    Gloves (outer layer)  Shoe covers.
    • Avoid inhaling any vapors emitted from the spill.
    • Confine and contain spill with appropriate absorbent material.
    • If acid or base chemical, neutralize by pouring reagent around spill to encircle and
    dike its perimeter. Taking care to avoid splashing, continue to apply agent evenly
    onto the spill.
    • Using scraper provided, carefully mix reagent into spill for the most complete
    reaction.
    • If spill is corrosive, any neutralization reaction will subside after a few minutes
    leaving a paste-like residue.
    • If spill is a solvent, agent adsorption is indicated by the disappearance of free liquid.
    Final spill residue should be dry and powdery.
    • After treatment reaction cools, use provided scraper and pan to pick up residue and
    place into labeled bag. Seal and label. Dispose plastic bag as chemical waste.
    • If broken glass is present, use the scoop to place it in an appropriate plastic
    container and label.
    • Clean and mop spill area with soap and water.
    • Remove protective personnel equipment in the correct order: Gloves (outer layer)
     Chemical resistant suit (inside out)  chemical resistant boots  Safety goggles
    (handle by head band)  Respirator (handle by straps)  Gloves (inner layer).

    V. REFERENCE
    http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/medi/doc/safety/Medicine%20SOP03v2%20chemical
    %20spill%20response.pdf

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