Which action is used to isolate a spill?

• A. If possible contain the spill with spill pillows, sand, etc
• B. Ignore it
• C. Dilute with water
• D. Move the container

Answer: (A)

Isolating a spill starts with fast containment to stop its spread and protect people, equipment, and the environment. By quickly surrounding the liquid with absorbent barriers such as spill pillows, sand, or similar materials, you create a physical boundary that prevents the substance from flowing to floors, drains, or adjacent work areas. This containment step makes cleanup safer and more controllable and buys time to apply the proper absorbents and disposal procedures.

Ignoring it is dangerous because the spill remains uncontrolled. Diluting with water can spread the hazard or change its concentration, and moving the container can cause splashing or synthesis of new hazards. So the action used to isolate a spill is to contain it with spill pillows, sand, and other absorbent barriers.