{"id":259,"date":"2013-11-25T06:56:31","date_gmt":"2013-11-25T14:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=259"},"modified":"2023-11-05T14:01:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T22:01:19","slug":"tip-for-cleaning-up-an-acid-chemical-spill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/tip-for-cleaning-up-an-acid-chemical-spill\/","title":{"rendered":"Tip For Cleaning Up An Acid Chemical Spill"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Companies that produce, transport, store or otherwise handle acids in the workplace should create a plan for safely cleaning up chemical spills. Whether they’re small or large, all chemical spills involving acids require a different approach to cleaning. Acids can burn the skin, eyes, irritate the respiratory system, create a fire hazard, and even pollute the atmosphere. This is why it’s important for companies to use extra caution when dealing with acid chemical spills. For some helpful tips on how to safely clean up an acid chemical spill, keep reading.<\/p>\n

Wear The Right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/h2>\n

One important tip for cleaning up acid chemical spills is to wear the right\u00a0personal protective equipment (PPE). Just as the name suggests, PPE is gear that’s designed to protect the wearer from chemical-related bodily harm. Since acids are highly corrosive, users need must wear PPE that’s able to withstand it’s corrosive power. See the list below for a brief overview of the appropriate PPE for chemical spills involving corrosive acids.<\/p>\n