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PetroCard Site Response Plan <br /> If a Spill Occurs <br /> 1 . Call For HELPI 911 <br /> Drivers are trained to: <br /> 2. Use Emergency Shut-off Switch -Generally, the best first act is to shut down the spill <br /> supply. <br /> 3. Shut Down Operations— <br /> • Stop all work in the spill area! <br /> • Call 91111 <br /> • Prevent anyone from entering the <br /> spill area. <br /> 4. Take Charge- Size up the problem, stop, take a second, and gather information. <br /> • How much has been spilled? <br /> • Where is it going? <br /> • Who or what is in the way? <br /> • Look for ignition sources and shut them down. <br /> 6. Barricade or Block Storm Drains— <br /> • Dike pools and flow with absorbent and pads. <br /> • Consider your available supply and prioritize placement <br /> o To protect personnel <br /> o To protect critical drainages. <br /> 6. Direct others away from the Spill Area. <br /> 7. Get Fire Extinguishers Ready- It is a good idea to get fire extinguishers out of their brackets <br /> and place them in a handy place out of the spill area. If it is needed, you must be able to get to <br /> it without crossing the spill. <br /> 8. Call your Supervisor- Fire Department units can always be turned back by radio if it is <br /> determined they are not needed. The applicable rule is "Better Safe than Sorry." <br /> 9. In Case of Fire-Generally, diesel spills cannot be ignited by sparks or heat sources. However, <br /> in case of fire never use water on combustible liquid fires as it may cause the flaming fuel to <br /> float on the water and run to uninvolved areas. Withdraw to safety if the fire is beyond control. <br /> 10. Clean Up and Disposal -when the spill has been contained and ALL fire danger suppressed, <br /> the Incident enters the clean-up phase. <br /> 11. Licensed Hazardous Waste Disposal -Spilled diesel and contaminated materials must be <br /> disposed of in a proper manner. DO NOT simply throw used absorbents into the trash as this <br /> violates the D.O.E. rule requiring the proper disposal of spilled oils in marked receptacles <br /> provided at base facilities. Do not wash down spilled fuels. <br /> 11/17/2023 <br />