What is the big deal with a spill? It happens all the time, in homes, offices, and in the aftermaths of accidents.
A spill can spell disaster if a hazardous substance is involved. Any organic material that is normally considered to be safe, can become a source of serious risks, if spilled. Milk, blood, and human waste, are important examples of innocuous substances that become sources of contamination and pollution once they are exposed outside their containers.
Transport is a major source of spill-related risks to humans and the environment.
Drivers, helpers, and local authorities may have no clues on what has to be done to contain a spill of a hazardous or risky substance.
Here is a useful link on how to manage a spill:
http://www.epa.gov/OEM/content/spcc/index.htm
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