USED OIL CLEAN UP PROCEDURES

Oil spills are dangerous to the health of people and to the environment. The hazards include slips and falls, fumes, ignitions, asphyxiation, burns, water contamination, soil contamination and fire. Oil spills should be addressed immediately, contained properly and cleaned up to reduce exposure and contamination.

Cleanup Procedure

1. Employees wear the following safety equipment:

1. Gloves made of rubber, or equivalent.

2. Safety goggles or glasses with side shields, or full-face shields.

3. Safety toed shoes or boots

4. Stand by fire extinguishers
   

2. Control the spill. Attempt to stop the cause or source of oil or slow down the rate of release of oil.

3. Contain the oil spill by preventing the spill from spreading to other areas with the use of absorbent pads, absorbent rolls or containment socks. If the oil spill is near any type of drainage be sure to seal the drains first or protect with containment socks.

4. To cleanup, place the absorbent pads directly on to the oil spill.

5. Continue placing and replacing absorbent pads until the last drop of liquid is absorbed

6. Place all the soiled absorbent pads and socks inside a plastic bag. Re-bag soiled absorbents to prevent leakage.

7. Once you have finished with bagging everything, place the bags inside a drum or a sealed container (5-gallon bucket or 55-gallon drum).

8. The container is labeled “Used Oil Rags and Absorbent Materials”.

9. The container is shipped to the approved vendor.