In any workplace, health and safety should be taken very seriously and one aspect of this is what to do, should there be a spillage. Whether it  be a spillage of oil, petrol, chemicals or any other liquid, it is vitally important that you act quickly to get the spill under control and maintain a high level of safety for everyone in the vicinity.  For any spill outdoors can pollute the soil and underground waters, or your nearest stream, river, wetland, lake or beach unless you know what to do and do it immediately.