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SUNBELT <br /> RENTALS <br /> SAFETY TRAINING TOPIC: Offsite Spill Response <br /> Despite our best efforts, unintentional offsite chemical spills do occur. The most common offsite spills are due <br /> to broken hydraulic lines. Less commonly, spills may involve diesel fuel, battery acid or motor oil. Specific <br /> clean up actions vary depending on the material spilled; however, the general process is always the same. <br /> When a spill does occur, safe, responsible and immediate response is required. Implement the <br /> S.W.I.M.S. procedure (outlined below) immediately upon discovery of a spill: <br /> • Stop the leak: If you can do it safely, shut a valve, <br /> upright an overturned container, etc. <br /> S1 u • Warn others: Make sure other people in the area <br /> know what has happened, then call the on-site spill <br /> response coordinator and/or supervisor as well as <br /> first responders, if necessary. <br /> V�l • Isolate the area: Rope off the spill site, divert flow <br /> from catch basin or drain using available spill <br /> response equipment. <br /> • Minimize: Limit your exposure with Personal <br /> Protective Equipment and general safe work safety <br /> practices. <br /> ■ Stand by: Remain on site to assist spill responders. <br /> For small spills, you may be able to effectively <br /> I mitigate without assistance using available spill <br /> slullo ) response equipment. For larger spills outside <br /> assistance is usually warranted. <br /> Remember to notify your PCM. The PCM will notify the Regional Safety Manager, and an incident report <br /> must be submitted for all spills. The PCM will also contact the customer and property owner if they were <br /> not previously notified at the site. Also, remember that immediate, safe action is required — do not wait until <br /> tomorrow to deal with the spill. Wasted time results in unnecessary damage, increased environmental and <br /> health exposures and increased response costs. ABOVE ALL, REPSOND TO ALL SPILLS IN A SAFE AND <br /> RESPONSIBLE MANNER? <br /> !o REVE.uE 15 WORTH AN INJURY To ACHIEVE IT'. <br /> Prepared October 2010;updated August 2013 <br />