A basic chemical spill kit should include but is not limited to:

1. Latex surgical gloves
2. Safety glasses or goggles
3. Disposable lab coats
4. Aprons or gowns
5. Paper towels
6. Spill booms or pillows
7. Vermiculite
8. Small disposable plastic broom and dust pan
9. Zipper seal type bags (1 gallon size)
10. Plastic garbage bags
11. Small bottle of detergent cleaning solution
12. Shoe Covers
13. Copy of Chemical Spill Clean up Plan

All of these items can be stored in a five (5) gallon bucket with lid. The bucket can also serve as a container for the waste that is generated by the clean up. The bucket should be labeled indicating this is a chemical spill kit.

NOTE: This information is for a basic kit only and may serve your purpose. However, a careful risk analysis of the chemicals found in your particular laboratory may require additional items not found on this list. For information regarding this please contact the Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical Safety Division at 4-2487.