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flow. Step . Once the spill has been contained,the employee will notify the facility manager,environmental manager,or upper management. i The facility manager and management personnel will determine if an outside contractor is required. Step 6: If not required,facility employees will clean up the spill using appropriate absorbent or spill response materials. If required,contact an emergency response contractor for clean-up of the spill.Employees will remain at the spill site to ensure that no oil is allowed outside of the temporary containment placed around the spill. Step 7: if facility employees will clean up the spill,place all used/spent absorbent or spill response materials into an empty drum and label appropriately. Ma.. or Spills Major discharges are generally those where: • The discharge is large enough to spread beyond the immediate discharge area; • The discharged material enters water; • The discharged material requires specialized equipment or training to clean up; • The discharged material poses a hazard to human health or safety; and • There is a danger of fire or explosion. All major spills will be responded to in the following manner: Step 1: First employee on the scene will attempt to identify the source of the spill and the apparent tate of release. Step 2: First employee on the scene shall notify the facility management immediately. IF THE FIRST EMPLOYEE AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT DETERMINE AN EMERGENCY DOES EXIST!!! Step 3: Notify Emergency Facilities—Dial 911 Step 4: Turn off or remove all ignition sources (i.e., welding torches, cigarettes, etc.) and evacuate the area of all persons Step 5: If the spill can be sliut-off via an emergency shut-off switch,immediately push the switch to stop the release Step T6: e first employee on the scene will then gather up absorbent and appropriate spill response materials to begin ntaining the spill.