Spill Response Guide
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1 – BE PREPARED
• Evaluate the types of materials and ensure they are clearly labelled
• Minimise the volumes and ensure they are stored and handled correctly and the area is tidy
• Ensure availability of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Do you have the necessary spill response equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
in the right places?
• Does everyone know what to do and have they practiced recently?

2 – BE SAFE
• If it’s an emergency evacuate the area and call emergency services
• Identify the spill, what is it?
• If necessary wear appropriate PPE
 

3 – STOP THE SOURCE
• Locate the source and stop it
• Close valves or taps, rotate punctured drums and plug leaks
 

4 – PROTECT THE STORMWATER
• Block stormwater drains using drain covers, shut-off valves, pipe bungs, etc
• Confine or divert the spill with spill berms, socks, sand bags or other suaitble material
 

5 – NOTIFY
• Tell your supervisor, site foreman or manager
• If necessary alert your Regional Council
 
6 – CLEAN UP
• Where necessary neutralize hazardous substances
• Use absorbents to clean up spilt liquids and place in a suitable container or bag
• For large volume spills that are contained use a sucker truck
• Clean up all residues without contaminating the stormwater system or soil
 
 7 – DISPOSE
• Use a responsible waste disposal contractor
• Remove contaminated material, absorbents, soil and PPE
 

8 – RESTOCK & REVIEW
• Immediately replace all used absorbents and PPE – Contact Blackwoods Protector on 0800 427 342
• Assess the cause and take necessary steps to prevent reoccurrence
• Complete any necessary forms and communicate the lessons learned
This is a guide only - A spill response procedure should be developed to meet specific site requirements.
Blackwoods Protector can provide all the necessary spill response equipment and PPE to meet your sites requirements.