What is the purpose of a spill plan and who should be informed?

• A. To minimize costs and downtime during spills.
• B. To train workers on general safety only, not spills.
• C. To control and clean up spills safely; notify the supervisor and follow label instructions; document the incident as required.
• D. To determine environmental impact by a third party.

Answer: (C)

Spill plans exist to guide a safe, consistent response when a pesticide spill occurs, protecting people, property, and the environment. The best choice describes the plan as a set of actions to control and clean up spills safely, notify the supervisor, follow the label instructions, and document the incident as required. Containing the spill and using proper cleanup methods prevents exposure and contamination, while adhering to the label ensures correct procedures for cleanup and disposal of contaminated materials. Notifying the supervisor activates the proper response and any required regulatory steps, and documenting the incident creates a record for compliance and future review. Other options miss the immediate purpose: reducing costs or downtime isn’t the primary goal of a spill plan, general safety training alone doesn’t address the specific spill response, and leaving environmental impact assessments to a third party goes beyond the required immediate actions during a spill.