13_Outdoor Incidents & Spills Response SOP

Outdoor Incidents & Spills
(chemicals, vehicle fluids, petroleum products, sewage, etc.)
This procedure applies to spills or discharges of liquid or semi -liquid materials onto land
surfaces or into storm drains or surface waters.
ASSESSMENT
1. From initial information, attempt to determine level of response and mobilize resources
accordingly.
a. If possible, contact the person who reported the spill for more information.
2. At the site, primary responder uses the checklist in ERG Appendix E (p. 70-71) to
perform initial evaluation.
a. Call Environmental Affairs (EA) team member if spilled material is in a storm
drain or surface water, or if spill is large enough to require additional help.
b. Incident response level may be upgraded or downgraded depending on severity.
c. Do not enter spill hot zone* unless backup is present.
*Hot zone = exclusion zone set up in the immediate area surrounding the spilled material which
is based on type and quantity of hazard (refer to the ERG for specific isolation distances). Initial
estimates of the hot zone my be based on caller information and/or meter readings and will be
subject to change by primary responder or incident commander, as appropriate.
CONTAINMENT
1. Identify spilled material and review SDS if available.
2. Don appropriate PPE.
3. Prevent further release of material:
a. Terminate spill at source of leak if possible.
b. Place spill booms, socks, pillows, or loose absorbent around the perimeter to
contain spill.
c. Block the nearest storm drain with spill booms or socks.
CLEANUP
1. Use loose absorbent and/or oil -absorbing pads to soak up spilled material.
2. Containerize waste materials by double -bagging or placing in a bucket.
3. Bring containerized waste materials to the EHS Hazardous Materials Facility.
4. If additional assistance is needed, contact:
a. EHS team member with OSHA HAZWOPER HazMat Technician level training.
b. UNC Grounds Stormwater crew (if need to remove storm drain grate).

c. Chapel Hill Fire Department
d. Outside contractor spill cleanup company, coordinated by Environmental Affairs.
AFTER-HOURS CONSIDERATIONS
The primary responder will notify the EA specialist on -call and request follow-up. If a response
to the scene is required, the EA specialist will call for additional personnel as necessary.
Organization/Business
Contact
Mobile Phone
EHS Environmental Affairs
Larry Daw
[phone]
Sharon Myers
[phone]
Steve Parker
[phone]
Janet Clarke
[phone]
UNC Grounds, Stormwater Crew
Robert Bradley
[phone]
Customer Service
[phone]
Outside Spill Cleanup Companies
Office Phone
Alternate
Phone
A&D Environmental
[phone]
[phone]
Environmental Products & Services
[phone]
[phone]
HEPACO
[phone]
Herr Environmental
[phone]
[phone]
Shamrock
[phone]
Campus Spill Cleanup Supply Locations
EHS Emergency Vehicle
EHS Loading Dock
EHS Vehicle #877 — EA Dodge Ram
EHS HMF/Radiation Storage Buildings
EHS Vehicle #948 — EA Ford Ranger
Thurston Bowles Loading Dock
EHS Fire Safety Vehicle
Equipment
Loose absorbent
Spill pads
Spill booms, socks, pillows
Brooms, shovels, dustpans
Heavy duty trash bags
Buckets & drums with lids
Manhole cover lifting hooks
Drain covers
Polyurethane dikes or berms

Appendix E
Checklist for Responding to a Spill/Release Event Outdoors
Hazard Identification and Personal Protection
Yes
No
Is spilled/released material a respiratory hazard?
Is spilled/released material a dermal (skin) hazard?
Is spilled/released material ignitable?
Is PPE adequate?
Secure the Incident Scene
Check When Complete
Establish Incident Command.
Incident Commander assigns roles and responsibilities to ER team
members.
Establish a safe distance perimeter for exclusion of personnel from the
"hot zone" to minimize potential exposure to contaminant(s).
Use traffic cones and/or caution tape to keep vehicle and pedestrian
traffic out of hot zone. Contact UNC Police if needed to establish traffic
control on public roadway.
Place spill booms at openings of storm drains, curb gutters, underground
vaults and/or sanitary sewer manholes to prevent spilled material from
entering.
Request assistance for:
By calling:
Phone
Yes
No
N/A
Traffic control or security
UNC Police
[phone]
Injured personnel
911
911
Spill in storm drain or creek
EHS Environmental Affairs
[phone]
Spill too large for EHS ER Team
Outside contractor
Coordinate
through EHS EA

Containment and Cleanup
LEstablish decontamination zone and decontamination plan.
Keep spill from spreading by placing spill socks, booms, dikes, and/or loose
absorbents around spill perimeter.
Use absorbent materials, spill pads, and/or neutralizers to absorb the spill.
Large spills that can't be collected by absorbents or spills that are on
surface water may need to be removed using pumps and drums.
Collect cleanup material using brooms or shovels and dustpans. Waste
material must be double -bagged or containerized in drums or buckets with
lids.
Verify that spill was cleaned up adequately by walking the scene and
taking photos.
Check for discharge onto surface waters by inspecting downstream storm
drain pipes and the receiving stream.
Account for all personnel and equipment. Remove all materials and
supplies from the scene.
Properly mark, label, and seal waste container(s). Bring the containerized
cleanup materials to the EHS TSD. If the container(s) will be picked up by
EHS or other entity, place container(s) under shelter to protect from rain.
Check When Complete