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B. Spill prevention is coordinated through the "Emergency coordinator". <br /> These steps must be taken by each first line supervisor to prevent, or <br /> reduce the spills of hazardous waste: <br /> 1. Seal all shop drains with rubber mat <br /> 2. Use absorbent materials to contain spill (oil dry) <br /> 3. Prepare to respond to spill <br /> 4. Maintain Spill Kits <br /> If a Spill Occurs <br /> A. Under EPA a spill is defined as one pint, or one pound of an objectionable <br /> substance that could threaten to enter ground water, or surface water. <br /> This definition includes spilling an objectionable substances on the <br /> ground, into the water, or into a drain that does not lead to a wastewater <br /> treatment plant. All spills must be taken by the first line manager: <br /> 1. Alert management and get employee(s) out of the immediate area. <br /> 2. If the spilled material is not flammable, place container in a secondary <br /> container to stop the leak. <br /> 3. If appropriate, placed spill sock, and for oil dry to prevent the material <br /> from spreading. <br /> B. After the Emergency coordinator arrives these actions may take place. <br /> 1. Personnel trained in spill clean up, must put on PPE <br /> 2. Only personnel that comply with the respirator program are authorized <br /> to wear a respirator. NO EXCEPTIONS. <br /> 3. Begin cleaning up the spill using items from the spill kit under direction <br /> of the Emergency coordinator or Assistant Coordinator. <br /> 4. Pack and label the material in appropriate containers. <br /> 5. Make hazardous waste determination in the spill material and manage <br /> accordingly. <br /> 6. Have arranged for an approved company (Safety Kleen) to haul waste <br /> off property and properly dispose of it. <br /> 7. Finally, at first moment that situation is under control, locate your <br /> Emergency Notification Phone Numbers and follow written <br /> instructions. <br /> Other emergencies will be dealt with on an as "needed basis." <br /> 15 <br />