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SPCC TRAINING OUTLINE - SPILL RESPONSE How to Prevent and Prepare for a Spill • Evaluate the most likely spill direction and pathway for each piece of equipment/activity that could cause a spill. • Locate drain inlets and water courses that could be affected. • Identify where each spill kit and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is located. Defining Spills • The Facility Manager should be contacted for any spill. • A minor spill is defined as follows: - Has not impacted soil or a water course or crossed property line. - Can be cleaned up using the contents of a spill kit. • A large spill meets any one of the following requirements: - CAN'T be cleaned up using the contents in a spill kit. - Has entered soil or has impacted a water course (sewer, stream, water body, etc.) - Has progressed beyond the property line. What to Do if a Spill Occurs • Secure the area where the spill has occurred to protect spill pathways and health and safety of employees and neighbors. • Notify Facility Manager or surrogate to direct response and initiate necessary notifications. • Limit response to spills where the material hazards are well known. • Determine if spill is minor or large. • Determine if the area is safe. • If it it is safe, use spill control materials to: Large spills-Contain/control large spills. Limit efforts to defensive measures only. Small spills - Clean up small spills • If the spill is determined to be large: - Clean up should be attempted only by those who have been completed the appropriate first responder training. -- If spill size or hazards could exceed training and/or the resources available, do not hesitate to call for additional resources (e.g. fire agency and/or pre-contracted professional clean up company). Waste generated from spial should be disposed of properly. Contact the Facility Manager for assistance with waste disposal, Obtain/retain copies of waste manifests. 1 of 1