Hazardous Materials Spill - Clean Up

(16 min.) Many of the materials you work with may be classified as hazardous. They may be dangerous and even deadly. That's why all spills, no matter how small, must be taken seriously. What is a hazardous material? It''s a material that may endanger your life or health, the life or health of others, or cause damage to your facility or the environment. Examples include chlorine, methane, acids, and other chemicals and gases which you work with or may come in contact with at work or in your home. In addition, hazardous materials include everyday items like pesticides, cleaners, gasoline, and paint thinner.

Topics included in this safety video are: emergency plan, supplies necessary for spill cleanup, rules to follow until help arrives, MSDS, signs and labels, checking the material and containment.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.