1. For Supply With Every
Custom-filled
Emergency Spill Kits
Project Sales Corp
Visakhapatnam 530020
Andhra Pradesh
+91-891-2564393
+91-98851-49412

2. Emergency Spill Response
Guide
1. Take action
When a spill occurs - it is imperative to take immediate
action. Make sure that the area is immediately secured
and that only authorized people are at the scene of the
accident. Determine what has happened- what liquid
has leaked out, approximately how much and call for
help if required.
2. In case of hazardous spills, make sure to wear
protective clothing!
The most important thing during a spill or any accident
is to make sure that one is protected in a way so that
one does not cause harm to one self or others. Start by
wearing protective clothing in ways of gloves, goggles,
body suits, and eventual breathing apparatus if so
required.

3. 3. Minimize damage & stop further contamination
After finding out where the origin of the spill is - try to
prevent further contamination. In other words - if a
drum has tipped over or a tank has a rupture - take
preventative methods to minimize further spillage. One
can either plug the hole or move the leaking container
in a way so that it no longer leaks or at least minimizes
the problem. Use Socs to contain the spill from
spreading.
4. Seal drains, contain the situation
In order to achieve this, one must first make sure that
sufficient effective materials are available to do this.
Mini-booms (SOC's) and drain-covers (SPC) and SPC
Drain Plugs are very effective to contain a spill. If the
spill is in the water - containment booms combined
with sorbent booms are an effective way of preventing
further spreading of the liquid at hand. Socs are the
most ideal for spill containment where secondary
containment is not available for immediate response.
The clean up can be done by pads, rolls, pillows as
available in the spill kits.

4. 5. Begin clean up
Using materials at hand, the clean up job can begin.
Materials used could include sorbents in forms of pads,
rolls, mini-booms, pillows, booms and sweeps. Other
materials frequently used include skimmers when the
spill is on water. For some spills, a loose weight
granular absorbent could also considered as useable.
See if your kit has these, else use the pads, rolls and
pillows available in the kit for cleanup.
6. Contact authorities
Especially when dealing with environmentally hazardous
liquids such as chemicals, acids and petroleum-based liquids,
authorities have to be contacted. This way, any resources that
the authorities may have - such as Fire Brigades, Ambulances
etc. can be deployed. The authorities will also be able to give
good advice as to how to deal with the spill. It might also be a
good idea to contact insurance companies if such policies are
in place. Your HSE Manager would have a copy of the
Emergency Response Guidebook for Hazardous Materials and
should be immediately contacted if you have any questions
when handling a spill emergency.

5. 7. Dispose of used clean up materials according to
local regulations.
When using absorbent materials to clean up a spill - make
sure that the local regulations are followed when it comes to
disposing of materials. Note that the sorbents take on the
characteristics of the absorbed material and should be
disposed thereafter as per local regulations.
8. Re-stock clean up materials.
It may not seem important at the time, but it will become very
important if another spill occurs and there is insufficient stock
off materials for containment and clean up. It is comparable to
having a fire and not having a fire extinguisher at hand. After
reviewing point 9, it is suggested to return here and make sure
all preparations are done and all materials are in place.
Contact your local distributor, Project Sales Corp for further
help on this point.

6. 9. Review contingency plans and procedures
If one does not already have a contingency plan in place, one
should seriously consider preparing one. It is very important to
be prepared for "the worst". If one is prepared and has the
proper procedures it is much easier to handle this type of
situation. With proper preparation and adequate procedures it
is much easier to handle this type of a situation. Consultants
can assist in developing procedures and selecting materials.
What happened during the spill has to be reviewed and
several question have to be asked:
Do we have a plan to handle this kind of a situation?
Is this plan complete?
Do we have sufficient equipment and materials to handle the
situation?
What corrective methods have to be taken?

7. Always keep in mind the following on spill kits:
1. When you do not know the material that is spilled, expect
the worst.
2. Oil Only sorbents works with oils mostly and do not absorb
water. They can be used with oils spills on land and water.
3. For containing a spill from spreading use the socs provided
in the spill kit.
4. For cleaning up spills, use the pads in the kit where
available, else use the oil only pillows provided in the kits.
5. For any chemical spills, use the Hazmat absorbents
included in the kit. Check the spill kit drum labels to make sure
the kit is intended for use on chemical spills.
6. Oil only sorbents do not work on chemical spills so ensure
you have chemical sorbents when working with chemical
spills.
7. Hazmat Socs are to be used for containment and pads for
quick clean up.
8. When in doubt, ask. Consult your HSE Department for more
information.
WORK SAFELY, NOT BECAUSE YOU ARE TOLD TO..
WORK SAFELY BECAUSE YOU WANT TO !

8. This is an emergency response handbook for spills
designed to be included with all Custom Spill Kits. For
further information, please feel free to write to us or
consult your HSE Department Manager.
Brady SPC, Spilltech and Solents Sorbents are marketed
in Andhra Pradesh by Project Sales Corp. For any
immediate assistance for stocks replenishments or any
questions relating to this kit, please contact Satish
Agrawal on +91-98851-49412.