Spill Evaluation and Response

The supervisor will evaluate the spill and determine the appropriate response. When this evaluation is being made, the spill area will be isolated and demarcated to the extent possible.

The procedures of the Emergency Response Chapter of this HASP are implemented when the spill is determined to require emergency precautions and action.  If necessary to protect nearby community members, notification of the appropriate authorities is made. 

The supervisor will notify the Incident Safety Officer who will determine if notification of another Federal Agency is warranted.

Clean-up activities will only be conducted by employees with the adequate training. This will be determined by the Incident Safety Officer, with consultation of the HAZWOPER regulations (see Appendix 1-1).
When an incidental release occurs, cleanup personnel receive instructions in a pre-cleanup meeting as to spill conditions, PPE, response activities, decontamination, and waste handling.