How to Answer: In your chemicals career have you ever experienced a chemical related emergency such as a spill or injured co-worker due to exposure?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Solvay job interview.
3. In your chemicals career have you ever experienced a chemical related emergency such as a spill or injured co-worker due to exposure?
How to Answer
Assure the interviewer that you are well equipped when it comes to handling an emergency situation in the workplace. Do you have any training when it comes to chemical safety, chemical spills, etc.?
1st Answer Example
"I have a spotless safety record in my work history, so I have not experienced a chemical related emergency at this point in my career. I have great amounts of training in emergency situations, as well as WHMIS and OSHA certified."
2nd Answer Example
"I experienced a chemical spill in one of our warehouse facilities last year. A forklift operator accidentally pierced a container. In my current position, we have rigorous spill protocols. We followed those protocols and were able to avoid any injury and toxic exposure."
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Anonymous Answer
"I got an experience with a spill of gaseous H2S in Bulgaria: H2S is particularly vicious because it can only be smelled at low concentrations while being already flammable and toxic. Very important is to have your detector and mask always in good order. The team managed the spillage in a very professional way and without any injury."
Chad's Feedback
Great answer! The interviewer will be assured that you are well equipped to handle an emergency situation in the workplace. To further strengthen your response, discuss any training or certifications that you have related to chemical safety, spills, etc.