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FOR REFERENCE ONLY BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL Hazardous Materials Spill Response HAZ-006 Damaged, Leaking Hazmat Packages 4. Once the material is identified, obtain the SDS for the leaking material. If you are not able to obtain the SDS from the shipper, the product manufacturer should be able to supply the document. Refer to the inner container label for manufacturer contact information. 5. Verify you have the correct SDS. Note: Certain materials such as FedEx Ground prohibited hazardous materials, biological material, liquid mercury metal, radioactive materials and explosives require cleanup by a vendor. Contact the FXG Emergency Spill Response Service at 833.FXG.SPIL (833.394.7745). Refer to the Hazardous Materials Prohibited/Acceptable Labels Poster, 20175S, for more information. 6. Obtain the appropriate personal protection equipment and other supplies necessary to safely handle and clean up the leaking package. 7. Place the package into a lined, red hazardous material tote for transport back to the hazardous material processing area. 8. If the damaged package contains a reportable quantity (RQ marked anywhere on paperwork or package itself), immediately contact Safety, PGH at 412.859.5960. If there is no answer at this number, contact your safety specialist. 9. Complete the Hazardous Material Incident Report within the Hazmat Incident Reporting System, a hazardous material damaged package report, and a Hazmat improper shipping form (ISF) with photographs. 10. Complete a Hazmat ISF if the text on the barcode is not readable. 11. Get the tracking ID of the package if possible. 12. Scan the barcode with the MC55 to complete a Hazmat ISF. The scanner provides the tracking ID number, which is used to obtained the rest of the shipper information. 13. Use the photo function on the scanner. You must take at least three pictures; however, you can take up to five. Ensure that the scanner is in a well-lit area and allow for the camera to focus with the light to shine if needed. The pictures should show the outside of the package, all labels and markings (including the barcode label), any damage to the outside and/or inside of the package or contents, and the barcode if it is damaged and not scannable. The Automated Work Area Design (AWAD) load labels also display the tracking number. Information about the shipper can also found if there is a packing list attached to or inside of the package. 14. Wait for disposition from Safety, PGH. 15. Follow the instructions on the disposition carefully. The disposition usually indicates that the undamaged portion of the shipment should be returned to the shipper (RTS). The damaged portion and any cleanup material are sent to the hub for evaluation, except at California stations where the damaged portion must be managed as hazardous waste at the facility where discovered. Refer to Hazardous Waste Management, ENV-700, for more information. Last Update: 01 December 2020 Page 4 of 13