2. Protect Yourself & Others
• Ensure you are familiar with PPE requirements
• Know the location of spill response PPE
• Wear correct PPE when attending to spills
• Be aware of toxic zone and potential harmful vapours
3. Stop the Source
• Stop the spill at the source
• Turn off valves
• Plug leaks
• Turn container or drum upright
4. Contain the Spill
• Utilise Duwell products to contain spill
• Bund, dam or divert spill for easy clean-up
• Contain spill at furthest point or any drain and work back towards source
5. Clean Up with Duwell
• Take care not to step in liquid
• Use Duwell absorbent products to soak up spill
• Dispose of contaminated absorbent products correctly
• Refer to government regulations for disposal
6. Report & Refill
• Report spill to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Restock your spill response kits to replace any items used
The steps above are a guide to follow for first responders to spills. They do not constitute a spill response plan, but provide a framework to build a customised plan. Taking these steps can help you be more prepared and able to respond effectively to unexpected spills.