No doubt that oil spills are really dangerous to the human health and affects environment badly. The hazards from oil spills include ignitions, fumes, burns, asphyxiation, soil contamination, water contamination and fire. In the situation of an oil spill you should be sure about what to do. But some immediate measures to stop can surely prevent oil spill from spreading. It is said that sometimes emergencies could a confusing time for human beings. Thus you have to remember just the 3 C's (control, contain, clean up).

Controlling the situation means to stop the source or cause of oil. Controlling also means to slow down the release rate of oil. Next, containing the oil or oil spill means to minimize the damage occurred due to oil by stopping the spill from reaching or spreading to some other areas. Last, clean up means the removal of oil itself the affected area. The oil spread in water is not too easy to stop from reaching other areas. Absorbents pads or rolls can be use on the surface of the water.

Main objective of this article is to aware you about how efficiently and effectively you can deal with oil spill accidents to stop the adverse effects of it on the environment and the people cleaning-up oil the spill from the surface. You do not hesitate in order to call your local Fire Department when you are having a large spill situation. There are some necessary materials include in the process of cleaning up the oil spill such as stand by fire extinguishers, safety goggles, safety suit, safety mask, closed footwear, oil spill socks or booms, absorbent rolls or pads. There are some procedures to prevent oil spills, these are as follows:

Oil spill control procedure:

·         First of all, immediately take the control of the spill situation.

·         If it is possible for you, stop the cause of the oil leakage. You can do it immediately by turning off the valve or the container of the oil.

·         Search for the source of ignition. Put any flames out of the machine that are working at the time.

·         Wear safety goggles and gear properly. You must be sure that whole body of yours is well protected because the fumes could be inhaled.

·         Inform your management immediately in the oil spill situation. If possible ask for help from your supervisor.

 Oil Spill Containment procedure:

·         If the oil spread near any kind of drainage then be sure to seal it first.

·         You can surround the oil spill by using oil spill booms. Then enclose the affected area or the area of contamination.

·         Be sure that all exit points for the oil spilling are secured.

Oil Spill Clean Up procedure:

·         Use the absorbent pads / rolls directly on surface of the liquid.

·         Scatter these absorbent rolls in the affected areas to clean up.

·         Keep it continues to place and replace absorbent rolls till the last drop is absorbed.

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