Transcript Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures(SPCC)Training

Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasures
(SPCC)
Training
What is SPCC and how does it affect
me?
• Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations
– Weak in 1973
– Stronger regulations in 2002
• Requires Texas State to prepare an SPCC Plan
• Requires Texas State to
– inspect,
– contain,
– prevent discharge of oil storing units.
Training
• Applies to anyone who works with oil on a routine
basis.
• Is done
– initially upon hire – during New Employee Orientation
– then annual updates. October Safety training session
• SPCC Training will cover:
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SPCC Plan
Potential Spill Pathways
SPCC Program Goals
Prevention Measures
How to Respond to a Spill
SPCC Plan
Why does Texas State need an
SPCC Plan?
Because :
– We have aboveground oil
storage capacity of more than
1,320 gallons; (about 90,000
gallons)
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– Oil can enter into navigable
waters (San Marcos River) via
floor drains and/or directly
into storm water inlets
SPCC Plan
• Where is oil stored on campus?
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Aboveground storage tanks
Underground storage tanks
Elevator hydraulic systems
Electrical step-down transformers
Electrical selector switches
Waste cooking oil tanks
Drums, used and new oil
Diesel fueled generators
Where is Oil Stored on Campus?
• Cooking Oil
• Grease Traps
Where is Oil Stored on Campus?
• Fuel Oil Storage
Where is Oil Stored on Campus?
• Waste Oil
Where is Oil Stored on Campus?
•Used Oil
•Oil Filters
•Antifreeze
Where is Oil Stored on Campus?
•Diesel
Where is Oil Stored on Campus?
• Transformers/Switches
Where is Oil Stored on Campus?
• Diesel Generators
Where is Oil Stored on Campus?
• Elevator Hydraulics
Spill Pathways
Oil can enter
“navigable waters”
via:
– Direct spillage into a
storm sewer inlet
and/or
– Spillage into a floor
drain that discharges
into a storm sewer
Storm sewer inlet
Spill Pathways
Oil can enter
“navigable
waters” via:
– Direct spillage
into a storm
sewer inlet
and/or
Storm sewer inlet
Spill Pathways
•From the storm
water inlet, it
discharges to the
San Marcos
River
Outfall
Spill Pathways
Spill Pathways
Not an Actual Photo
Possible Spill Scenarios
Large Release Potential
• High Probability:
– Damage to or release from oil
delivery equipment during
unloading at fill ports
• Low Probability:
– Complete tank failure
– Catastrophic Fuel Tanker failure
during delivery
20,000-gallon tanks
Possible Spill Scenarios
Small Release Potential
• High Probability:
– Minor overfill at fill port
– Spillage of oils/fuel during
transfer
• Low Probability:
– Leaking/failure of piping
and pumps
250-gallon tank
SPCC Program Goals
• SPILL PREVENTION
– Achieved through installation of required equipment, timely repair of
malfunctioning systems, regular inspections and good oil
handling/fueling practices
• SPILL CONTROL
– Achieved through monitoring of leak detection systems and proper
reporting, and ensuring containment systems functional
• SPILL COUNTERMEASURES
– Achieved through quick spill response activities
Spill Prevention Measures
• Inspections
• Fuel Transfer Procedures
• Secondary Containment
• If these don’t work correctly - Spill Response Procedures
Spill Prevention Inspections
• Conduct monthly
inspections of all storage
units and document
findings on inspection log
sheets
• Complete maintenance
and repairs to equipment
• Report all leaks and
unusual observations to
supervisors before they
become problems
Monthly Inspections
Fuel Unloading Procedures at Diesel
Storage Tanks
Tank Truck Drivers shall:
• Park over large in-ground containment tank (CoGen)
• Remain with the vehicle at all times while unloading
• Drain lines to the storage tank and close drain valves before
disconnecting
• Contain drips from hose
In-Ground Tank for Fuel
Transfers at Co-Gen
Piping to 20,000-gallon tanks
7,400-gallon in ground tank
Secondary Containment
Containment on drums
Containment on generators
Secondary Containment
• Containment around tanks
Secondary Containment
• Containment is not required for operating equipment such as:
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Elevators
 Transformers and Switches
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Monthly inspections are required
Spill Response
• Small Spill
– 5 gallons or less of a known substance
– Low risk
• Large Spill
– Greater than 5 gallons
• Who do you call?
• What do you do?
Small Spill
(≤ 5 gallons)
• Safety First
– No cigarettes or open flames
• Stop the Spill
– Upright container, turn off valve, turn punctured container so hole faces
up
• Contain Spill
– Use granular sorbent or pads to absorb spill
• Cleanup Spill
– Place pads or sorbent into heavy plastic bag or drum for disposal
– Put a label on the waste container
– Contact EHSRM for waste pickup
Large Spill
(> 5 gallons)
• Safety First
• If possible Stop the Spill at its source
• Call 911
– Tell them you have a spill on campus
– Give location and identify material
• Call EHSRM 5-3616 to notify about spill
Spill Kits
• Know the locations in your work area
• Supplies may include: sorbent pads, gloves, goggles, granular
sorbent, booms, bags, waste tags
• Emergency Phone numbers
• Need to notify Supervisor to restock any used materials.
Do We Have to Report the Spill?
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Texas State will report the spill if it meets the definition of
“reportable quantity”
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Texas State reports to Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) and the National Response Center
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The Environmental Health Safety and Risk Management
Office will report the spill.
What is a Reportable Spill?
• Oil, gas, diesel, kerosene release that makes a sheen on
navigable water (San Marcos River, Sessoms Creek)
• Oil, gas, diesel, kerosene release spilled to land over 25
gallons
Who Do We Report To?
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TCEQ 24-hour Emergency Spill Reporting: 1-800-832-8224
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TCEQ Alternate Reporting Number: 1-512-239-2507
or 1-512-463-7727
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TCEQ Region 11 office if the spill occurs
during office hours: 1-512-339-2929
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National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802
Spill Examples
• 3 gallons of oil onto
pavement
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Response:
Soak up oil with granular absorbent or
pads
Contain waste in a bag or bucket with label
Spray pavement with MicroBlaze
®
Call EHSRM to pick up waste
Not a reportable quantity (i.e. less than 25 gallons)
Spill Examples
• 3-gallons of gasoline to soil:
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Response:
Excavate soil and place in drum
Call EHSRM to pick up drum and/or supply drum
Not a reportable release (i.e. less than 25 gallons)
Spill Examples
• 10 gallons of oil onto
pavement
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Response:
Attempt to stop the source of the spill
Call 911 (greater than 5-gallons)
Block storm water inlets
Not a reportable release (i.e. less than 25 gallons)
Bottom Line
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Be aware of where oil is stored
Prevention, prevention, prevention
All storm drains lead to the river
If you see a spill or leak report it
Cleanup any spills immediately
One last topic before we let you go…
What Can We Do With
Used Oil?
• Take it to a community recycle facility: For Example Green
Guy Recycling in San Marcos.
What Can We Do With
Used Oil?
Hours: 9 to 9 Monday –Friday, 10 to 6 Saturday
Do Not Bring Oil to Garage
If staff/public brings oil, it can lead to mistakes:
Oil on Antifreeze. Will require
special and costly disposal.
Orange Juice or Oil???
Questions?
Lisa Arceneaux
Environmental Health and Safety
245-3616
512-644-1927 (cell)
http://www.fss.txstate.edu/ehsrm/