Typically, most businesses and public agencies that generate hazardous waste and/or produce transport, or store petroleum products are required by state and federal law to prepare spill control and cleanup plans.A Spill Prevention Plan is applicable to facilities that transport, transfer, and/or store hazardous materials, petroleum products, or fertilizers that can contaminate storm water runoff.
Regulations include the following provisions:-
- Spill response and prevention plans should clearly state measures to stop the source of a spill, contain the spill, clean up the spill, dispose of contaminated materials, and train personnel to prevent and control future spills.
- Spill prevention plans are most applicable to construction sites where hazardous wastes are stored or used.
- The preliminary steps include:
- Identifying potential spill or source areas such as loading and unloading, storage, and processing areas; places that generate dust or particulates; and areas designated for waste disposal; and,
- Evaluating stationary facilities that include manufacturing areas, warehouses, service stations, parking lots, and access roads.
- Employees must be trained in spill control response procedures, post-spill response procedures and be provided with emergency phone numbers.
- Emergency spill containment and cleanup kits should be located at the facility site. The contents of the kit should be appropriate to the type and quantities of chemical or goods stored at the facility.
- Spill kits must be inspected and maintained in all activity areas.
- Re-fuel equipment in a designated area to minimize contamination. Pay attention to location so that spills would not enter water streams or storm water. Consider dikes or a secondary containment system.
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