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M0 Try to imagine the worst case scenario and plan accordingly. This will help you to address problems before they happen and to have the materials on hand for the totally unexpected. If spills into secondary containment are likely, a pump might be needed to suck it dry. Plugs and patching material may be needed if a forklift accidentally punctures a drum of oil. A sufficient number, type and size of sorbents should be available to clean up the size of spill that is likely to occur at your facility. ® When a cleanup is needed it may be helpful to have extra drums on hand. You can then transfer the oil from a damaged drum to a good container. Also, over pack drums are available. They are a little bigger that a 55-gallon drum and the damaged or leaking container may be put inside the over pack drum. The larger containers may also be used to hold sorbents after they have soaked up the oil. Many spill kits are made using a drum or over pack container. All of the PPE and spill clean-up materials may be stored in the large container until needed. How do I pack a Spill Kit? Small spill kits should be packed with plastic bags in the bottom, sorbents in the middle, and protective clothing (i.e. gloves and safety glasses) on top. The first thing you'll use is the protective clothing so make sure you can see it and get to it quickly as soon as the kit is opened. Large spill kits are packed similarly, with the protective clothing on top. Due to the size of larger containers some special considerations should be taken when packing the additional equipment. Put sorbents and tools in large, sturdy, plastic bags so that the top of each bag can be reached without dumping the kit on its side or reaching way into the drum. Sorbent socks will be needed first to stop the flow of oil, so they should be packed right under the PPE. The remaining sorbents, whether pads, pillows, or loose should be packed next. A shovel (there are collapsible models), broom and extra plastic bags should be packed toward the bottom of the kit. What type of sorbents should I use? Please see the"Used Oil Sorbent Information Sheet". This information sheet includes tips on buying, using and disposing of sorbents. Don't forget to consider the option of recycling sorbents. Where can I purchase Spill Kits? Spill Kits may be purchased through many supply catalogs, industry warehouses, or you can make your own. Ready-made kits may range in price from $30.00 for a 5-gallon pail, to $300.00 for a basic drum kit. You will likely save a fair bit of money by purchasing your own garbage can or covered pail and then separately purchasing gloves, coverall, sorbents and other equipment. You will want to keep extra supplies on hand and res �yayr pilIA ;� 1 aff immediately after each use. rR a - DEC 0 S 2016 H.UUDYIHWCS WebsitelEnvironmental Programs)Used Oil ProgramlFormslHow to Make and Use an Oil Spill Kit.doc r. ° VIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT