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5H. SPILL, OIL AND/OR PCBs <br /> This response procedure is to be followed (1) in the event of an oil spill at <br /> this facility, and (2) if a facility does not have a Spill Control and <br /> Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan on file. Oil spills include spills involving PCBs, <br /> gasoline, diesel and fuel oil , lubricating and insulating oils, condensate, <br /> pipeline liquids, turbine oil , and solvents . <br /> 1 . Upon discovery of a spill , try to keep the situation from worsening by: <br /> a. Immediately stopping the source of the discharge. This may involve . <br /> 1) Shutting off equipment or pumps; <br /> 2) Plugging a hole in operating equipment or a tank; <br /> 3) Closing a valve; <br /> 4) Righting an overturned container or piece of operating equipment. <br /> 2 . If an SPCC plan for this facility is available, follow the response <br /> procedures outlined in its Contingency Plan portion. <br /> 3. Take care of any injured. Call an ambulance or paramedics. <br /> 4. Begin to fill out Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8) . <br /> 5. Call your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Alternate; provide with <br /> information gathered in Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8) . <br /> 6. Call the shift supervisor. <br /> 7. Isolate spill from human and vehicular contact . Suggested methods: <br /> a. Cones <br /> b. Stanchions and tape <br /> c. Post a sign <br /> 8. STOP AND EVALUATE HAZARDS. <br /> a. Attempt to identify hazardous substance(s) spilled. <br /> b. Identify the source and estimated quantity of materials spilled. <br /> Refer to Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) , if available. <br /> c. Evaluate: Toxic hazards (i .e. , vapors) <br /> Explosive hazards <br /> Environmental hazards <br /> Other hazards <br /> 5-24 <br />