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NIEHS Oil Spill Cleanup Training Tool <br />OSHA <br />Bioremediation <br />• Use of microorganisms or biological agents to break down or remove oil. <br />• Bioremediation Accelerator <br />— Chemically and physically bonds to both soluble and insoluble <br />hydrocarbons. <br />— Acts as a herding agent in water and on the surface, floating molecules <br />to the surface of the water, including solubles such as phenols and <br />BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes), forming gel -like <br />agglomerations. <br />— These are usually chemical products with hazardous properties. <br />Workers need additional training in their safe use and perhaps additional <br />PPE. Check with your site supervisor for MSDSs. <br />62 WORKER EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAM <br />