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The Regulations for OSHA Spill Containment

The Regulations for OSHA Spill Containment
Those work sites that deal with the manufacturing or handling of hazardous chemical substances are supposed to maintain a site specific plan for each and every phrase of site operation. This plan has to meet the requirements and standards as laid down by OSHA. According to OSHA, the containers that are used during clean up operations should meet OSHA, EPA and the DOT standards. All those areas where a spill hazard exists should have approved containers and all absorbent materials ready, in case of a spill.

All those employees working with hazardous materials have to undertake safety training before they start working with these materials. The employees trained to deal with such things are often referred to as a HAZMAT team. As defined by OSHA, this team is in charge of dealing with all the potential leaks and spills.

The protective equipments are also regulated for this HAZMAT team. The containers and the absorbent materials for the cleanup procedures should meet the government standards. Also, the employers should provide the workers with the suitable safety equipment for dealing with hazardous spills. The equipments should be tested and maintained well according to the OSHA requirements. The 8 hour Hazwoper training courses teach all about these requirements and regulations that have been laid down by OSHA.

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