What is the correct sequence for handling a liquid spill using sorbents?

What is the correct sequence for handling a liquid spill using sorbents?

• A. Surround the spill area with sorbents; if needed, place a second row of sorbents on the outside of the bounded spill area; place sorbent material in the bounded spill area; when sorbents are saturated or the spill has been completely absorbed, use tongs, brush, squeegee, and dustpan to pick up the sorbents and place them in a plastic bag or drum for disposal; once the spill has been absorbed, thoroughly clean all surfaces of spilled materials using water, solvents or detergents per the MSDS; decontaminate reusable PPE and return to storage
• B. Surround the spill area with sorbents; immediately scoop up; rinse with water; decontaminate PPE
• C. Use water first; place sorbents after; decontaminate PPE
• D. Remove sorbents before isolating area

Answer: (A)

Containment is the priority when handling a liquid spill with sorbents. Begin by surrounding the spill area with sorbents to create a bounded zone; if needed, place a second row around the outside to keep the liquid from spreading. Then place sorbent material inside the bounded area to absorb the liquid. Once the sorbents are saturated or the spill is absorbed, use tongs, a brush, a squeegee, and a dustpan to collect them and place them in a plastic bag or drum for disposal. After absorption, thoroughly clean all surfaces with water, solvents, or detergents per the MSDS, and then decontaminate reusable PPE before returning it to storage. This sequence prevents spread, ensures proper absorption and disposal, and then addresses decontamination. Rushing to scoop up without containment, rinsing with water first, or removing sorbents before isolating the area would allow the spill to spread and create greater risk.

Containment is the priority when handling a liquid spill with sorbents. Begin by surrounding the spill area with sorbents to create a bounded zone; if needed, place a second row around the outside to keep the liquid from spreading. Then place sorbent material inside the bounded area to absorb the liquid. Once the sorbents are saturated or the spill is absorbed, use tongs, a brush, a squeegee, and a dustpan to collect them and place them in a plastic bag or drum for disposal. After absorption, thoroughly clean all surfaces with water, solvents, or detergents per the MSDS, and then decontaminate reusable PPE before returning it to storage. This sequence prevents spread, ensures proper absorption and disposal, and then addresses decontamination. Rushing to scoop up without containment, rinsing with water first, or removing sorbents before isolating the area would allow the spill to spread and create greater risk.