Introduction of spill Introduction of spill kitskits

Presented by PERFECT Presented by PERFECT Organized by PAEDSOrganized by PAEDS

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Department of Department of Paediatrics Safety Paediatrics Safety

MeetingMeeting

Equipment for handling Equipment for handling SpillSpill

1. Mercury Spill Kit (by Yeow Liang)

2. Universal Chemical Spill Kit (by Yeow Liang)

3. Biological Spill Kit (Refresh) (by Chiung-Hui)

4. Radioactive Spill Kit (by Chiung-Hui)

5. Haz-mat (by Chiung-Hui)

MERCSORB Mercury Spill MERCSORB Mercury Spill KitKit

Contains:270g of Amalgamation Powder1 -Vapor Supressor Shaker bottle 1 - Waste Collection Bottle1 - Chemical Sponge1 - Disposal Bag & Twist Tie

250g of Indicator Powder1 - Aspirator Bottle1 - Mixing Tub with Spatula1- pair Nitrile Gloves & Goggles1 - Wisk On Pan

Location: Clinical Research CentreMD 11, #02-08

Service Block: Rong Yan

Notes:Notes:1) Kit sorbency capacity: 25ml (337g) of

Mercury.2) Kit does not neutralize mercury. • Do not contain any chemicals designed to alter mercury’s toxicity or danger.

3) Mercury is absorbed directly through the skin

and inhalation.4) One time use.5) Additional equipment may be needed,

depending on size and extent of spill.6) CAUTION: Only trained personnel.

Procedures:Procedures:

1.Evacuate staffs from spill area.2.Put on PPE.3. Ventilate contaminated area.4.Sprinkle Vapor Suppressor over

spill5. Collection visible mercury spill

using wooden spatula/mercury aspirator bottle

• Empty mercury into mercury waste bottle

Procedures:Procedures:6. Activate Amalgamation Powder

• 57g in plastic mixing tub.• Add just enough water to form a paste• Mix well with a wooden spatula

7. Apply a strip of paste across the edge of contaminated area. Push the strip (in one direction only) slowly across the surface with a wooden spatula. Small droplet of mercury will be absorbed (repeat when required).

Procedures:Procedures:

8. Place the contaminated paste into a disposal bag

9. Scrub the area with a moist chemical sponge and warm soapy water.

10.Dispose all used items and products in proper bag.

11.Sprinkle Mercury Indicator Powder over the area.• For 24hr• Colour change to pink or reddish-brown spots

indicating contamination.• Large black spots or areas indicate fresh or

extensive contamination.

Procedures:Procedures:

12.Collect the Mercury Indicator Powder and place in a disposal bag.

13.Clean up remaining mercury contaminated area with physical and chemical means.

14.Repeat steps 11-13 until area is clear of contamination,

15.All used items must be disposed of as toxic waste.

Demo:http://vimeo.com/8582886

Chemical (Universal) Spill Chemical (Universal) Spill KitKit

Contains:1 - Five gallon disposal bucket1 - 4 pound Ampho-Mag pH Indicator2 pairs - Nitrile Gloves 1 - Chemical suit

2 - Disposal Bag1 - Disposal scoop & Brush1 - Emergency Response Guide

Location: Clinical Research CentreMD 11, #03-15

Service Block: Chemical Store Room

Notes:Notes:

• For small spill up to 3.75Litre• Type of Chemical Spill kit: 1) Acid 2) Caustic (Corrosion) 3) Organic• Ampho-Mag 1) Rapid and safely absorb spill 2) Change colors:

• red is for acid• blue is for base• yellow/green is neutral

3) Neutralize chemical

Procedures:Procedures:1. Evacuate staffs from spill area.2. Put on PPE.3. Ventilate contaminated area.4. Spread Ampho-Mag Powder on any spill. • Powder cakes up when wet to prevent

spreading of spill.5. A distinct color change: • Red (acid) • Blue (Base)6. Continue application of Ampho-Mag Powder to

neutralise: • Yellow/Green (pH 9.5) 7. Use the Disposal scoop & Brush to clean up the

‘CAKE’ and dispose into the Disposal Bag.8. All used items and products as be dispose of as

normal biohazard waste.