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Posted By Bryn Maidment
Mornin' all.
Does anyone have a definition of 'major spillage'in a laboratory setting?
Bearing in mind that a small amount of a highly noxious substance can have a major effect in the same way as litres of water cascading down a stairwell or shorting out some critical equipment. Just trying to encapsulate all circumstances in order to have a neat step up in response
Not too worried about the wording but it would help.
Considering
".....leading to potential...direct or indirect.... adverse effect....staff and others" or something along those lines.
Cheers
Bryn
(formerly known as Bruce, formerly Bryn but will be known as Bruce from June next year!!)
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Posted By Keith Archer.
Hi Bryn,
I would say that there is no definition of a “major spillage” a spillage is a spillage regardless of the quantity (too many variants of different substances). What you need to do is follow the spillage procedure in your substance specific COSHH assessment. You could also use the information given in the substance MSDS.
Good housekeeping/lab practice is a spillage preventative measure.
Keith
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Posted By John Donaldson
How about using the wording from Para 263 of the COSHH ACoP
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Posted By Dave Wilson
You also have to think about the likely impact an 'uncontrolled release' may have to the local Env ie if it gets into the drain and / or water course / water table as this may have a devastating effect, and your company would be liable for any clean up costs.
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