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NUMBER PAGE OF <br /> ADMINISTRATIVE 1 2 <br /> REGULATIONS REVISION SUPERSEDES <br /> DEPARTMENT: Public Works APPROVED BY EFFECTIVE <br /> DIVISION: Utilities-Water DATE <br /> SUBJECT: FERRIC CHLORIDE—SPILL PROCEDURE <br /> Public Works Director <br /> I. PURPOSE <br /> To provide Operator instruction for cleaning up a FERRIC CHLORIDE spill. <br /> II. STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES <br /> 1. Put on personal protective equipment. (Face Shield,Rubber Gloves,and Uniform). Operator shall not wear <br /> short pants,or short sleeve shirt. <br /> 2. Immediately take steps to contain spill/stop leak. <br /> Soak up spill with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth located in Corporation Yard Warehouse <br /> Building. Spread over the affected area. Continue to spread and add enough material until ferric chloride <br /> has been completely absorbed by material. <br /> 3. Collect spillage and dispose in a properly marked Hazardous Waste container. Disposable container is <br /> located at the filter press. When disposable container is full or the accumulation nears 90-days,contact <br /> Supervisor to schedule removal. A new container shall be replaced at the same time of removal. No <br /> Hazardous waste shall be accumulated for more than 90-days. <br /> 4. Remove personal protective equipment and dispose in a properly marked Hazardous Waste container. <br /> 5. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water. <br /> 6. Inform Supervisor spill has been cleaned up and disposed and Supervisor will contact San Joaquin County <br /> Environmental Health Department of spill. <br /> 7. The following are important information: <br /> A. Never allow ferric chloride to pool or puddle on driving surfaces <br /> B. Never allow ferric chloride to drain into a storm drain <br /> C. Never allow ferric chloride to discharge into a stream,lake or pond <br /> AP..,.(Pw.�� <br />