What is the correct procedure when there is a spill or slippery surface on the ramp?

What is the correct procedure when there is a spill or slippery surface on the ramp?

• A. Ignore the spill and continue operations.
• B. Wait for a maintenance crew to arrive hours later.
• C. Clean with water only and proceed.
• D. Mark off the area with cones or signage, notify the supervisor, use absorbent material if trained to do so, and re-open the area only after cleanup and safety clearance.

Answer: (D)

When a spill or slippery surface appears on the ramp, the priority is to control the hazard and protect people and equipment. Start by marking off the area with cones or warning signs so others don’t enter the danger zone. Then notify the supervisor or the person in charge so trained responders can take over. If you are trained to do so, deploy the appropriate absorbent material to contain and clean up the liquid safely, following the proper procedure for disposal. Re-open the area only after the cleanup is complete and you have safety clearance from the supervisor. This approach prevents slips, protects operations, and ensures the spill is handled using the correct materials and authority.

When a spill or slippery surface appears on the ramp, the priority is to control the hazard and protect people and equipment. Start by marking off the area with cones or warning signs so others don’t enter the danger zone. Then notify the supervisor or the person in charge so trained responders can take over. If you are trained to do so, deploy the appropriate absorbent material to contain and clean up the liquid safely, following the proper procedure for disposal. Re-open the area only after the cleanup is complete and you have safety clearance from the supervisor. This approach prevents slips, protects operations, and ensures the spill is handled using the correct materials and authority.