Although significant steps have been taken over the last 15 years to reduce the size and frequency of oil spills, the sheer volume of petroleum consumed in this country and the complex production and distribution network required to meet the demand make spills of oil and other petroleum products inevitable nrc, 2003. Oil spill contingency plans, therefore, specify appropriate response to. The national oil and hazardous substances pollution. The following recordkeeping requirements apply to all spills. The guide should help you understand the commonwealths requirements and stepbystep. Oil spill contingency procedures are required in case acci dents happen in spite of precautions. Have proper protective equipment available for personnel cleaning up the spill.
The emergency procedure and spill prevention control and countermeasure spcc plan from hereon describes seton hall university shu preparedness to prevent the discharge and release of fuel oil, gasoline or of a hazardous product or waste into the environment. Purpose and use this oil spill response plan osrp has been prepared in accordance with the department of the interior minerals management services mms regulations at 30 cfr 254, oil spill response requirements for. The following forms are required by this procedure. Spill prevention control and countermeasure plans have been developed for bulk oil storage at uwmadison. It discusses sources of oil spill, spill prevention and describes the correct procedures on spill cleanup.
Scientists noted that the prevailing paths of the gulf of mexicos loop current and a detached eddy located to the west kept much of the oil, which covered a sizable part of the gulf some three. Measure an equal amount of vegetable oil or motor oil into both. Spill response plan with contact information this is located at. Incidental oil spill response procedures are as follows. The complaint and petition of triton asset leasing gmbh, et al. Sop 044 oil and chemical storage handling and spill. The fmri, npi and sprs view any oil spill which might occur from their operations as serious and will seek to minimise the environmental impact as far as possible. Cleanup procedures for chemical and oil spills suny cortland. These droplets can also form a secondary slick or thin film on the surface of the water.
Stop the leak while using the proper protective equipment and ventilation. It is noted that the spill response procedures for all spills is identical, although the method of spill clean up will vary. Oil spill preparedness, prevention, and response on the. Used oil regulations and inspection form this standard operating procedure contains guidelines for the storage, use and disposal of used oil. The national clearinghouse is funded by the national institute of environmental health. Oil spill contingency procedures are required in case accidents happen in spite of precautions. Oil and chemical spill emergency response plan company name. Spill kit and equipment for dry clean up socks, absorbent pads, kitty litter, broom, and dustpan 3. Spill response procedures for applicable facilities have been established in those plans. Identify the nature of the emergency, check for casualties. Incidental oil spill response procedures an incidental spill is a manageable spill that poses low risk to safety and health and is not likely to adversely impact the environment.
Hazwoper requirements that apply to marine oil spills marine oil spill cleanup is organized and managed according to the regulations found in the national oil and hazardous substance pollution contingency plan ncp at 40 cfr 300. For every spill, the spills program manager completes and maintains a spill report form and records the. Marina waters, lead scientist objectives select various materials and use them to determine their effectiveness at cleaning up a model oil spill. Prosedur penanganan tumpahan minyak oil spill respon. Despite this, spill experts estimate that 30%50% of oil spills are either directly or indirectly caused by human error, with 20%40% of all spills caused by equipment failure or malfunction. Used oil is not a hazardous waste, but is a general environmental hazard, and an unauthorized release to surface water can be subject to heavy penalties. Further, institutional frameworks establish the decision making approaches, organizational roles, and. Uc san diego has a spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan spcc to prevent or reduce the discharge of oil into navigable waters the campus spcc plan identifies management measures that must be implemented wherever oil and oilbased products are used or stored to prevent spills and promptly. Spill kits are developed so that a prompt response and cleanup may be performed. Scope the procedure applies to any event that results in the uncontained spill of a hazardous substance within the school of.
The national oil and hazardous substances pollution contingency plan 40 cfr part 300, referred to subsequently as the national contingency plan ncp, is the principal federal mechanism for operations pertaining to the identification, containment, and cleanup of releases of oil and hazardous substances in the coastal united states. Have students shake each jar an equal number of times. At the end of the document sampling kits are presented, and oil spill sampling is summarized in the form of a sampling checklist. Spills of any type of oil may damage the environment. Once all the plans have been tested, we will decide which to submit to del mar oil company. Osha publications oil spill occupational safety and. Osha and niehs will continue to update this bookletpowerpoint. Oil sampling on board vessels is described in section 4. This booklet was developed by the national clearinghouse for worker safety and health training.
Oil spill sampling of released oil is described in section 3. Purpose this procedure outlines the steps to manage a chemical spill in order to minimise the potential for injury and damage to the environment. This section contains abbreviated spill response procedures only. Oil spill to be contained by a sand bund for pill categories once oil has been collected by this method, sawdust is then applied to. The incidental oil spill procedures must be modified for a spill that is an emergency.
Before beginning the lab, students should have knowledge of oil spill cleanup methods described in the preceding lesson oil spill response methods. Chemical and oil spills are regulated by the environmental protection. Response actions conducted under the ncp must comply with the provisions of hazwoper. Clean up small spills and leaks immediately using mops, rags, cloth, sawdust or compatible chemical binders such as. Spill response training powerpoints atlantic training blog. Information about absorbents and large berthside oil spill kits, update procedure steps and update to be more in line with procedure. In the event of a major spill on soil, a different technique maybe more appropriate. Unl environmental health and safety 402 4724925 safe operating procedure.
Safety and health awareness for oil spill cleanup workers june 2010, v7 osha 3388062010 1800321osha 6742 this book is provided by. Spill and pollution incident response management plan ncig. Oil spill cleanup lab prince william sound regional. This information establishes the need for and the extent of cleanup state. Coast guard should improve its knowledge base, education, and training for responding to spills of nonfloating oils by including a scenario involving a spill of nonfloating oils in oilspill response drills, by establishing a knowledge base and scientific support teams to respond to these types of spills, and by disseminating this. With assistance from a coworker, pour the used oil from the cart into the pot or pan on the floor. A spill kit usually contains two or three types of equipment. In the united states district court for the eastern district of louisiana in re. Appendix d draft oil spill response plan department of energy. Oil spills may be due to releases of crude oil from tankers, offshore platforms, drilling. Dep refers to all types of spills, leaks and other contamination by the term release. The quantity of spilled oil is 25 gallons or larger, or.
The 1989 exxon valdez oil spill in alaska led to the enactment of the oil pollution act of 1990 opa. Evaporation occurs when the lighter or more volatile substances within the oil mixture become vapors and. Any spill response seeks to complement and make use of natural processes wherever pos. Ramseur 2017 divided agency responsibility into two broad categories. The term is usually given to marine oil spills, where oil is released into the ocean or coastal waters, but spills may also occur on land. Spill prevention briefings with the construction crew will be scheduled and conducted by the ei to insure adequate understanding of spill prevention measures. Used cooking oil disposal uva dining page 3 the amount of oil in the oil cart, on the floor. To provide the procedures for pollution incident and spill response, including notification, control.
Oil spill by the oil rig deepwater horizon in the gulf of mexico, on april 20, 2010, this document applies to. Ensure the ert teams have and are wearing the required ppe. An oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially the marine ecosystem, due to human activity, and is a form of pollution. Inquiry lab operation oil spill cleanup ee in wisconsin. General spill cleanup procedure minor chemical spill chemical type and quantity which is not an immediate threat to health and does not result in contamination to body a alert workers in the vicinity of the spill. The fmri, npi and sprs view any oil spill which might occur. Page 4 of 6 when printed this document is uncontrolled do not hose down the area and allow any fluid to enter drainage systems. Safety and health awareness for oil spill cleanup workers.
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