What equipment is appropriate to use to control a spill on the ramp?

• A. Absorbent mats or spill kit to control; isolate area
• B. Water to rinse away the spill
• C. Soap and brushes to scrub the area
• D. Dry sand only

Answer: (A)

Containing and absorbing the spill quickly is the priority, so you’ll want to use absorbent mats or a spill kit. These are designed to soak up liquids and let you surround and isolate the spill, preventing it from spreading and creating a slip hazard on the ramp. Once contained, you can clean up and dispose of the material properly.

Using water to rinse would just push the liquid around and potentially spread it further. Soap and brushes aren’t effective for containment and may leave a slick residue that’s hard to remove. Dry sand by itself isn’t as reliable or efficient as purpose-made absorbents and doesn’t address proper containment and clean-up steps.