HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000504_05_Spill Response Procedures_20200207SPILL J1. I A J
Step 1. Be safe: Put on appropriate safety gear. Avoid the spill if dangerous.
Step 2. Stop the source: Locate the source of the spill. Turn off equipment
and plug any leaks.
Step 3. Protect stormwater: Contain the spill with berms (socks) and cover
nearby storm drains with mats.
Step 4. Notify: Tell your pollution prevention point person, supervisor, and
notify any environmental or health agencies.
DIAL 911 for Major Spills, the dispatcher will notify Hazmat, the Fire
Department or both as necessary.
Also call the Engineering Department after cleanup has commenced.
• Contact Point -person at 919-753-1004 —Staff Engineer
Step 5. Clean up: Use spill absorbents to clean up small spills. Large spills
can be pumped into containers. Hazardous spills should be handled by the
appropriate spill respondents.
Step 6. Dispose responsibly: Contaminated materials should be disposed of
safely. Never put hazardous waste (oily rags, absorbents, solvents, etc.)
into normal waste collection bins. Dry spills may have useable,
uncontaminated materials that can be put back into storage containers.
Step 7. Restock and review: Replace all used clean-up materials with new,
unused products. Assess why the spill occurred and how to prevent future
spills.
• For clean-up material replacement, contact PUBLIC WORKS at 919-552-
1402