What’s at Stake?

From soda pop spilled on the breakroom floor at a local factory, to a chemical spill from that same factory that pollutes the river and contaminates your community’s water supply—workplace spills can range from minor inconveniences to major catastrophes.

What’s the Danger?

Spills present a danger to workers, the community and the environment. Knowing where spills are likely to occur can help you be on the lookout for them and ways to prevent them. Here are seven common sources of workplace spills: 1. Chemicals that are not stored or handled correctly. 2. Leaking or ruptured containment vessels. 3. Burst pipes. 4. Faulty equipment. 5. Equipment and piping systems that haven’t […]