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3510
Appendix T5 Response
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Jefferson Lab has determined that working with chemicals carries an unmitigated Risk Code >2. At a minimum all tasks requiring chemicals are discussed with the supervisor prior to commencement of work. An Operational Safety Procedure (OSP) is written for work considered to be Risk Code >2 in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 3210 Work Planning, Control, and Authorization Process. |
1.0
Purpose
Jefferson Lab considers spills to be a hazard. This procedure provides minimum action steps and contact information to ensure prompt response and safe clean-up of a chemical spill.
The process steps satisfy applicable federal, state, and local requirements as outlined in ES&H Manual Chapter 2410 Appendix T1 Hazard Issues List.
2.0
Scope
Only those who have received proper training and authorized to clean-up a spill involving hazardous material. It is recognized that listing the requirements for every chemical used at Jefferson Lab would be prohibitive, it is therefore required that qualified chemical workers read and follow the requirements/recommendation for spill clean-up listed on a chemical’s safety data sheet (SDS) and the associated work control document.
This appendix is written in coordination with ES&H Manual 3510 Emergency Response Activities and ES&H Manual 6610 Chemical Hygiene Program.
3.0
Responsibilities
NOTE: Management authority may be delegated to a task qualified Jefferson Lab employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.
3.1
Anyone
at Jefferson Lab
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If you see or produce a chemical spill, contact:
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Security at 269-5822, and
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Request assistance from the Hazardous Waste
Coordinator at 269-7308 or cell phone 757-814-6472.
3.2
Hazardous Waste Coordinator
· Provide chemical waste disposal assistance, coordination with waste management vendor (spill response, waste disposal).
4.0
Process Steps
If there is personal over-exposure to a chemical immediately call 911 followed with a call to the Security at 269-5822, informing them that 911 has been requested. Follow the process steps outlined in ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T6 Response to Chemical Over-Exposure.
Unless, otherwise stated anyone at Jefferson Lab may perform the following process steps.
Step
1:
Protect yourself and others. Use
appropriate PPE from a Spill Kit
Step 2:
Note the material, location, and
quantity.
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IF spill is |
THEN |
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Outdoors |
Evacuate (~100 meters) upwind |
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Indoors |
Evacuate the room and close all doors and
keep others from entering |
Step 3:
Call Security (269-5822) and the Hazardous
Waste Coordinator at 269-7308 and give the following information:
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Identity of the
material
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Location of the spill
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Approximate quantity
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Other hazards or
emergency conditions (traffic or personnel concerns) as requested
Step
4:
Contain the Release (if willing and safe
to do so):
o Construct
a barrier around the spill using spill pads, socks, from an appropriate spill
kit, or other compatible material as available (e.g. soil) to prevent spreading
and to minimize damage.
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Block drains to prevent
seepage into the sewer or storm system (this includes indoor plumbing and
outdoor storm systems).
Step 5:
Wait and/or direct
responders to the spill.
4.2 Waste Clean-up and Disposal
Properly trained ES&H personnel will remove and prepare waste and other suspect material left after completion of clean-up procedure(s) for authorized offsite shipment and disposal at Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF) by waste management vendor.
5.0
Revision Summary
Revision 3.2 – 05/11/2020 – Updated POC cell phone and landline for hazardous
materials, Division name, approval date, minor edits and revision to 3.2. Did
not change the review date.
Revision 3.1 – 02/05/18 – Updated Hazardous Waste Coordinator contact information re: CATS#ED-2017-02-01-01
Revision 3.0 – 02/01/16 – Periodic Review; formerly 3510-T6; deleted content related to activities requiring
training or work control documents
Revision 2.1 – 11/17/14 – Deleted note box added to 4.2 Waste Disposal per last revision; clarified
instructions to Contain the Release of small drips/non-hazardous spills and large
spills noted in 4.1 Chemical Spills, Step 4, per T.Menefee.
Revision 2.0 – 01/07/14 – Formerly 6610T7 Clean-up Chemical Spills Procedure; Defined small
and large spills in 2.0 Scope; Added responsibilities to 3.2 Chemical Worker
to read and understand OSP for specific area(s) assigned, and ensure required
training is current; Specified to evacuate “upwind” in 4.1 Chemical Spills Step
2; Added “Clean-up” and note box to 4.2 Waste Disposal; per J.Williams and T.Menefee;
AD-ESH approved.
Revision 1.2 – 06/28/13 – Triennial Review; added note of area specific WCDs
Revision 1.1 – 03/30/11 – Removed reference to the Chemical Assistance Team
Revision 1.0 – 07/05/10 – Updated to reflect current
laboratory operations
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ISSUING AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL DATE |
REVIEW DATE |
REV. |
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ES&H
Division |
05/11/2020 |
02/05/23 |
3.2 |
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