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Standard Operating Procedure for Sphag Sorb Kits

1. IF/WHEN APPROPRIATE WEAR THE TYVEK SUITS, GLOVES & GOGGLES PROVIDED

2. REMOVE PLASTIC SLEEVES FROM TUBULAR SHAPED SOCKS

3. USE SOCKS TO SURROUND SPILL

4. ONCE SPILL IS CONTAINED, SPREAD THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF
CONTENTS FROM THE LOOSE PARTICULATE BAGS ON SPILL

NOTE: BE SURE TO WORK UP-WIND OF THE SPILL AND KEEP WITHIN 3”-4” OF THE GROUND TO PREVENT SPHAG SORB FROM BEING WIND SPREAD

5. IF THE SPILL IS VERY SMALL OR IF THERE IS A CONTINUOUS DRIP FROM
FUEL TANK, BROKEN LINE, ETC. USE SPHAG SORB PADS AND PILLOWS
INCLUDED IN KIT

NOTE: IF SPILL IS OVER 55 GALLONS, USE CONTENTS OF THE KIT TO SURROUND SPILL AND CONTACT THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

6. RETRIEVE CONTAMINATED SPHAG SORB SOCKS, PADS AND PILLOWS
AND DEPOSIT IN WASTE DISPOSAL BAGS PROVIDED

7. RETURN CONTAMINATED MATERIAL TO YOUR TERMINAL OR A
REGULATION DISPOSAL SITE.

8. IF THE SPILL IS COMING FROM A DRUM, TANK, OR ANY OTHER METAL
VESSEL QUICKLY APPLY ‘PLUG IT’ FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED