1	What You Need to Know About Chemical Spills If your thinking any of these thoughts…………..
2	……..you need to listen to this talk I know what to do. It pretty unlikely that a spill will happen. I’m sure the emergency responders realize it’s a dilute mixture. I can talk my way out of this I just won’t talk to the news media The neighbors realize I’ll clean up the spill It’s only fertilizer and herbicide
3	Questions You Need To Answer Does everyone at work have my number? Can they reach me? What if I need to obtain heavy equipment. What will I do with the spilled material? What will I do with the hazorb pillows and contaminated soil? Will it cost much?
4	Common Causes of Spills Vehicle accident Equipment failure- hose abrasions Operator Error
5	Spill Scenario Dreaded phone call Information gathering mode -Who , What When, Where. Report spill , deal with police , fire dept, emergency responders. Answer questions, record names , phone numbers, take notes or pictures. Visit spill site if possible.
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13	Spill Coordination Spill cleanup Notification -State, Local, Federal Response to media Waste Disposal
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15	First Responders Fire Department Police Department Wear Personal Protective Equipment then contain spill. Know what is in the tank - Labels, MSD help but have information on dilute solution.
16	Spill Reporting ?????? If it enters water or possible potential - (storm drain, ditch) Threatens environment , hazard to human or animal life, reportable quantities. Call if you have any doubts. Call immediately even if you don’t have all the information.
17	Who Do You Call? State agencies Local Emergency Planning Committee Fire dept., police Federal -National Response Center-Reportable quantities (dicamba, carbaryl expressed in lbs of active ingredient
18	Spill Reporting Questions When did it happen? Did it enter water ? What exactly was in the tank? Who is going to clean it up? What is your name and address? Here is your incident number call me back when you have more information.
19	Media Be responsive, courteous Answer questions if possible Be prepared with basic information Avoid yes or no questions or no comment answers
20	Spill Kit Supplies Absorbent pillows shovel boots, gloves ,overalls eye protection brooms,plastic bags traffic cones fire extinguisher,first aid kit sample bottles Transfer pump and hose hard hat face shield tools duct tape warning tape clothes two garbage cans
21	Spill Report Date, Time, Location Cause of Spill Quantity spilled Quantity recovered Path of Spill Exactly what was spilled Cleanup procedures Who you notified -names Map of area- pictures Sampling done results Prevention of future incidents
22	Waste Disposal Pesticide contaminated soil land apply ask agency Petroleum wastes fuel, motor oil etc
23	Spill Drill Practice having a spill at your facility once a year. Are emergency numbers available??
24	Spill Quiz Check UP Ask yourself: Do you have a spill kit? What’s in it? What’s in the tank? Who will clean up the spill ? Do I know who to call? What reports do I have to fill out? What constitutes a spill?