FACTS

1. Inadequate Spill Response Training: Many school staff and students lack training on proper spill response protocols, leading to delayed or unsafe handling of chemical or biological spills, increasing health and safety risks.
2. Improper Spill Containment: Failure to use appropriate spill kits or absorbent materials (e.g., socks, pads) can allow spills to spread, creating slip hazards or environmental contamination in schools.
3. Hazardous Chemical Spills: Spills of flammable, corrosive, or toxic chemicals in science labs or maintenance areas pose risks of burns, respiratory issues, or fires if not promptly contained and cleaned.
4. Lack of Spill Kits: Insufficient or inaccessible spill response […]

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