NCS000423_Spill Response Procedure_20220210

QUICK ACTION GUIDE - SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURE
MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND TRANSFORMER OIL
This response procedure assumes that MOST used motor vehicle fluids and transformer oils do not fall within the category
that is typically classified as 'hazardous' waste. Please note that the EMPLOYEE'S HEALTH AND SAFETY is the NUMBER
ONE PRIORITY; one MAY CALL FOR ASSISTANCE by contacting a Supervisor, the Emergency Management Coordinator at
ANY TIME OR 911 for EMERGENCY and request the Fire Department's HAZ-MAT Team if one is uncomfortable or unsure
of the proper procedure. All procedures should be performed in a manner that prevents coming into direct contact with
material. ANY amount of oil spilled must be cleaned up by someone or some company. ANY amount of oil that is spilled
within 100 ft of a stream, and any spill greater than 25 gallons, must be reported to the State's Department of Environment
and Natural Resources; the Emergency Management Coordinator will do this, however, a Supervisor should be notified if
this is the case. In all cases, the Supervisor will report spill incidents to the City of Concord's Safety and Risk Manager.
Motor vehicle fluids include - Hydraulic Oil, Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid, Antifreeze, Power Steering Fluid, Brake Fluid,
Washer Fluid
Transformer oil includes - oil that is contained within electric transformers, either ground- or pole -mounted
FOR INACTIVE SPILLS
FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND TRANSFORMER OIL - SPILLS LESS THAN FIVE (5) GALLONS (ie what could be
contained in the 5-gallon bucket provided)
Contact your Supervisor. Call from a safe distance, as cell phones may cause a spark. You may proceed with cleanup
using the small spill kit provided.
FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND TRANSFORMER OIL - SPILLS MORE THAN FIVE (5) GALLONS (ie more than what
could be contained in the 5-gallon bucket provided)
CALL for assistance by contacting your Supervisor. Call from a safe distance, as cell phones may cause a spark. The
Supervisor should contact the Emergency Management Coordinator to notify them of the spill. The Emergency
Management Coordinator will assist in determining the method of cleanup either by providing additional assistance or
contacting one of the Environmental Contractors that is on the current Emergency Response Contractor Rotation List.
FOR ACTIVE SPILLS
FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND TRANSFORMER OIL - RUNNING INTO STORM DRAIN OR CREEK
CALL 911 for assistance and request the Fire Department's HAZMAT Team be dispatched to the location. Contact your
Supervisor. The Supervisor should contact the Emergency Management Coordinator.
Place oil absorbents (form a 'dam' if possible) or socks in a way to try to prevent spill from entering storm drains or creek
as much as possible. Also, dump items out of the 5-gallon bucket to catch any leaking fluids if possible.
The Emergency Management Coordinator will assist in determining the method of cleanup either by providing additional
assistance or contacting one of the Environmental Contractors that is on the current Emergency Response Contractor
Rotation List.
FOR SPILLS OTHER THAN MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND TRANSFORMER OIL
And/or for suspicious materials encountered at a City facility, on a jobsite, or in an excavation
CALL 911 for assistance and request the Fire Department's HAZMAT Team be dispatched to the location.
Contact your Supervisor. The Supervisor should also contact the Emergency Management Coordinator. The Emergency
Management Coordinator will assist in determining the method of cleanup either by providing additional assistance or
contacting one of the Environmental Contractors that is on the current Emergency Response Contractor Rotation List.
Emergency Management Coordinator - 704-920-5211