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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Procedure#: DRAFT Title: Issue#: 1 Issue Date: 7/2/2004 Emergency Procedures: ■ I N L A N D Supersedes Date: None Spill Response A 1empre-hdand Company Incidental Spill Definition, Detailed a. The material must be identified Rely on knowledge of the process, material data safety sheet(MSDS) information and labeling accuracy. If, for any reason, the identity of the substance is unknown, assume it is hazardous and an emergency response is necessary. b. The employee cleaning up the spill has been trained on the hazards of the material Most employees have some basic chemical hazard training such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)Hazard Communications and PPE training. For example. this basic training would not be adequate for response if the spill is complex in the sense that there is airborne contaminant potential because of chemical volatility, potential for reactivity with other chemicals,or potential for human contact. c. Hazards are similar to normal working conditions When an upset in the process occurs resulting in a spill,the hazards of the spilled material can change. The physical environment(for example, heat and humidity)as well as the quantity,toxicity, physical state(solid, liquid,or gas)volatility,flammability,corrosiveness and reactivity of the material must be carefully considered before a decision is made how to clean up a spill. The MSDS contains hazard information that is important in making this decision. d. Outside resources are not needed to remove the material Sometimes,even if the spill is neutralized and the cleanup process presents no significant hazards,the spill may be too large to be disposed of given the equipment available. e. Employees are not at risk Again, the physical and chemical properties of the material must be carefully considered before a decision is made how to clean up a spill. The MSDS contains valuable information regarding volatility, reactivity and/or harmful chemical interactions that may result in employee exposure. If the determination is made that employees may be at risk from the chemical spill, measures should be made to evacuate the area of risk and initiate outside emergency response. f. The environment is not at risk The environment is usually at risk when an uncontrolled or uncontainable spill that has the potential to be introduced to land, water or air. For example, a spill of a hazardous substance is considered to require emergency response if the spill must be prevented from entering the environment by diking from a location other than the spill source. Furthermore, if the choice is made to allow an Inland employee to dike the spill. at a minimum, that employee must have the 8-hour HAZWOPER first responder operations level training. g. The facility is not at risk Many times this is an issue of the flammability of the substance. h. The spill can be cleaned up with normal PPE This is usually one of the major limiting factors. In most cases,our employees are not trained to use PPE such as respirators and chemical protective clothing. The majority of our employees are limited in training to the use of splash goggles, face shield,chemical protective gloves and apron. Anytime the hazards exceed the PPE the employee has been trained to use, then this is an emergency response. The MSDS usually provides information regarding the PPE necessary for non-routine events. When determining the airborne hazards of volatile chemicals and subsequent respirator needs,our employees are also usually limited in the availability of instantaneous air monitoring equipment necessary to determine airborne concentrations. In situations where an airborne hazard may be present, assume that an emergency response is necessary. Again, the MSDS for the substance should have important information regarding the potential for the chemical to create an airborne hazard. Issued By: Jim Dacayanan Authorized By: Nick Perino Page 4 of 4 x attachments