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The sewage treatmlat'plant will be notified immediately if the spill w,e'or threatens to become a release or cause a violation of the wastewater ordinance. Releases of hazardous materials into the environment will be reported to the appropriate agencies as detailed below. 3. Obtain and use the proper PPE and equipment to control the spill.Primary intent is to prevent the release of the spilled chemicals into the environment and to prevent personal injury. 4. De-energize equipment that may be affected by spill if needed. 5. Tum off any valves that may slow or stop spill if needed. 6. Neutralize the spill if needed. Perform repairs and clean up spill. 7. Disposition of materials: The H. S.E.Coordinator will determine disposal methods for the recovered chemicals and spill control materials.Recovered silver-bearing solutions will be treated in the TMT system before discharging to the sewer. High or low pH will be neutralized before discharge.Non-silver-bearing solutions will be characterized and disposed of according to the procedures appropriate to the chemical contamination characterization.All chemicals that may not be neutralized and disposed by discharging through the sewer will be stored in properly labeled(CFR 49 markings)container used for cleaning up the spill in the hazard waste storage area(silver storage area).Arrangements will be made,within 30 days of accumulation,for proper disposal at the correct hazardous waste facility. 8. Supervisor or Lead of the area where the spill occurred will immediately fill out a spill incident report. A copy of this completed form should be given to human resources,the QA Manager,QC Supervisor and Plant Manager. 9. hl case of a large spill of a hazardous substance the QA Manager should be informed immediately. Contact Richard Orr at Ext.263. E. If a truck arrives with a leaking container, follow these instructions: 1. For non-Kodak shipments of hazardous chemicals: a. Refuse the shipment and instruct them to get off the site unless doing so would further endanger the environment. b. Notify the EPT. C. Immediately isolate area as needed and protect any drain in the area only if possible without coming in contact with spill. d. Document the name of the driver and license plate number. e. The EPT will: -Ensure safety of all personnel and evacuate area as needed using bill of laden and MSDS as guides.-If driver refuses to leave the site or it's not prudent for him to leave,contact the shipper and let them know that their truck is involved in a spill. If they do not have a contract with a clean up company then instruct them that we will call our contractor and bill them. -Call our spill contractor. Ramos Environmental Services 1-800-456-7745 or 1-800-64613598.Contain the spill using supplies from the spill cabinet. -Wait for the contractor. 2. For Kodak shipments of hazardous chemicals: a. Notify EPT,isolate area,and protect any drain in the area. b. The EPT will: -Evaluate the health hazard,check the MSDS. If the spill is beyond the scope of the EPT notify Kodak and notify our contractor. -If leakage is in the truck only,have drivers position the truck so that it will drain into a barrel. -If leakage is noticed once cargo is in warehouse,contain the spill and protect the drain using articles in the spill cabinet. -Refer to Spill Control Plan and proceed with mediation of the spill. 3. For transporting chemicals between labs: a. Not advisable unless no other choice. b. Driver must have EM-I 26F training. c. Vehicle used must have a working fire extinguisher. d. Driver must be supplied with MSDS of the chemical and the MSDS must be kept with the driver and not the cargo. e. If carrying a mixed load make sure they are compatible. £ Amount transported must be legal amount not requiring placards. Enwgaicy Action Plan 9 1/8/98