Types of COSHH Emergencies

A worker knocks over a 5-litre container of highly corrosive acid. The liquid is spreading across the floor toward a drain. What type of spill is this?

A small fire has started in a container of white spirit (flammable solvent). Which action is correct?

A worker has been mixing cement and suddenly complains of burning skin on their forearms and difficulty breathing. What type of emergency is this?

You notice a metal drum of solvent is bulging and making a hissing sound. What should you do?

Why are confined spaces particularly dangerous when hazardous substances are involved?

You smell a strong, unusual odour in your work area and notice a faint mist in the air. Several workers are coughing. What type of emergency might this indicate?