Improper Use of Speedy Dry "On Topic"

[Integrity]

When there were no calls, I built sand castles in the DMP area

Now that is more like what I'm used to seeing in DMP clerks and designated responders.

I do believe a bit more integrity can be employed by this work group when cleaning spills.

Just sayin.

 

[UnconTROLLed]

Are you saying that you don't have to follow safe use and handling instructions of spill clean up material?

I'm saying that you have never been a responder (it would seem) and have no idea what you are talking about.

 

[silverbullet2893]

? Speedy dry is everywhere?

Yep. Every bag where the trucks park

 

[Integrity]

I'm saying that you have never been a responder (it would seem) and have no idea what you are talking about.

True. I have never been a designated responder,

Untrue. I know exactly what I am talking about.

 

[Covemastah]

Improper spill clean up is not a serious safety concern?

I think it is very serious.

There are more serious issues here than friend n. Speedy dry !!

 

[Integrity]

Yep. Every bag where the trucks park

Leaking trucks?

 

[Integrity]

There are more serious issues here than friend n. Speedy dry !!

That is arguable.

Improper spill clean up is a very serious concern.

It is now and it has significant historical importance in the Company's past.(90's)

 

[silverbullet2893]

Leaking trucks?

Yeah

 

[Integrity]

Yeah

Any machinery or vehicle known to be leaking is supposed to be repaired in a timely manner.

 

[silverbullet2893]

Any machinery or vehicle known to be leaking is supposed to be repaired in a timely manner.

Well you know how the government works.

 

[Integrity]

I'd just grab a couple handfuls when I forgot a snack to hold me over

If you consult the use and handling instructions you will find that it is not edible.

 

[Integrity]

Well you know how the government works.

How is the government responsible for this?

 

[FEGuy]

Have you read the MSDS and safe handling instructions for speedy dry?

Many, many times. And they are not MSDS's anymore. Only SDS's. I forget when they changed. Once again, and I've said it now twice already. If the spilled material is NOT a hazardous material, oil dry on the floor is really not too big a deal, aside from the obvious slipping hazard, which would occur with ANY residue on a floor.

 

[silverbullet2893]

How is the government responsible for this?

Because I work for the government

 

[FEGuy]

If a spilled substance is unknown, how is it to be handled?

It is to be treated the same as a hazardous.

DMP responders are trained in handling "unknown" spills. There is a formal procedure. You can get all this information by talking to any current DMP responder. Or, the process is overseen by the PE Department. Just go talk to them. I'm not sure a message board thread is the best way to find out this information. I mean, none of this is a secret.

 

[Integrity]

Many, many times. And they are not MSDS's anymore. Only SDS's. I forget when they changed. Once again, and I've said it now twice already. If the spilled material is NOT a hazardous material, oil dry on the floor is really not too big a deal, aside from the obvious slipping hazard, which would occur with ANY residue on a floor.

SDS that is what I meant.

Other than that I disagree with the rest.

 

[Integrity]

DMP responders are trained in handling "unknown" spills. There is a formal procedure. You can get all this information by talking to any current DMP responder. Or, the process is overseen by the PE Department. Just go talk to them. I'm not sure a message board thread is the best way to find out this information. I mean, none of this is a secret.

By the way spills are treated you would think it is a secret.

 

[UnconTROLLed]

DMP responders are trained in handling "unknown" spills. There is a formal procedure. You can get all this information by talking to any current DMP responder. Or, the process is overseen by the PE Department. Just go talk to them. I'm not sure a message board thread is the best way to find out this information. I mean, none of this is a secret.

The formal procedure is to simply follow the flow charts given to you. Basically, if it's an unknown, you first test PH to find whether it's acid or base, then use sodium bicarbonate if needed to balance PH.

 

[FEGuy]

By the way spills are treated you would think it is a secret.

Sorry, but that simply hasn't been my experience.

 

[Integrity]

Sorry, but that simply hasn't been my experience.

That's the way it should be.

Spills should be cleaned up correctly.