Regulations:

• 29 CFR 1910.120(J)(1)(viii) where major spills occur, a spill containment program, which is part of the employer's safety and health program required in paragraph (b) of this section, shall be implemented to contain and isolate the entire volume of the hazardous substance being transferred. (Sorbents, Spill Kits)
• 29 CFR 1910.22(A)(2) floors in your workspace should be "...Maintained in a  clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition." (Sorbents, Spill Kits)
• 29 CFR 1910.107(B)(3) if floors in a spray booth or work area are combustible, they "...Shall be covered with non-combustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues." (Sorbents, Spill Kits)
• 29 CFR 1910.120(J)(1)(vii) US Department of transportation specified salvage drums or containers and suitable quantities of absorbent shall be kept available and used in areas where spills, leaks, or ruptures may occur. (Spill Kits)
• 40 CFR 112.7(C)(1)(vii) facilities that have the potential to pollute waterways must have "...Appropriate containment and/or diversionary structures or equipment to prevent discharge oil from reaching a navigable water course." (Oil-Only Sorbents, Oil-Only Booms)
• 40 CFR 112.7(C)(1)(iv) booms and other barriers are considered an "...Appropriate containment and/or diversionary structures or equipment to prevent a discharge. (Oil-Only Sorbents, Oil-Only Booms)
• 40 CFR 263.30(A) in the event of a spill, transporters must "...Take appropriate immediate action to protect human health and the environment." (Grab & Go Vehicle Spill Kits)
• 40 CFR 263.31 Summary: transporters must clean up any hazardous waste discharge that occurs during transportation ...so that the hazardous waste discharge no longer presents a hazard to human health or the environment. (Grab & Go Vehicle Spill Kits)
• 29 CFR 1910.107(G)(2) OSHA requires all spraying areas to be "...Kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical." (Sorbent Pads & Rolls)