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Emergency response gasoline spill

Emergency response gasoline spill

Emergency response gasoline spill

(OP)
Hi,

I'm looking for references to write an emergency response gasoline spill protocol on land and an other one on sea.

I already have the chain of command construed based on the ICS but I need tehcnical reference on about how to approach a gasoline spill, what kind of measrure do I need to take (4 gazes lectures,explosion meter, etc.)and so on?

thanks

Pierre

RE: Emergency response gasoline spill

(OP)
Hi BigInch,

I already consulted the ERGO 2008 for my documentation.  I need other references.  I tried to contact the firefighters in my region but they did not gave what I was looking for.

Any idea about HAZMAT procedure regarding gasoline?

thanks

Pierre

RE: Emergency response gasoline spill

Only trained personnel with detection and protective equipment should initially approach the spill site.

FIRST RESPONDERS
DO protect yourselves and the public
• Stay upwind and uphill if possible
• Secure the area
• Control ignition sources if safe to do so
• Conduct vapour monitoring for H2S, LEL, Benzene
• Refer to your "2008 Emergency Response Guidebook" for guidance on your initial response.  Guide numbers are:
#128 Diesel, Gasoline, Fuel Oil
#117 H2S
#130 Benzene
• Wait for instructions from pipeline personnel, they will advise you of existing and potential hazards as well as the requirements for respiratory equipment (type and protection factors)

DON'T
• Go near the spill site until a hazard assessment is
conducted by trained personnel
• Operate pipeline valves
• Start vehicles or equipment
• Light a match, smoke, use a cellular phone, camera or
otherwise create a potential source of ignition
• Verify leak
• Shut down the pipeline
• Isolate the leak by closing valves on either side of it
• Identify the product and provide first responders and company personnel with this information
• Notify and maintain communication with first responders, regulatory authorities, landowners and other key stakeholders
• Identify and monitor hazards
• Establish an Incident Command Post and implement the Incident Command System (ICS) if necessary
• Conduct spill containment and recovery
• Provide technical information about the spill and product characteristics to first responders
• Employ a unified command strategy
• Applying foam to spilled product to prevent ignition
• Containment outside the hazardous area which may include:
• Building berms
• Diverting or blocking openings to utility systems such as storm sewers
• Setting up containment booms on waterways

This might be helpful,
http://www.fireengineering.com/index/articles/display.articles.fire-engineering.volume-154.issue-4.departments.haz-mat-on-the-line.responding-to-gasoline-releases.html

"I am sure it can be done. I've seen it on the internet."  BigInch's favorite client.

"Being GREEN isn't easy." Kermitfrog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpiIWMWWVco

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RE: Emergency response gasoline spill

5689

You might try:

USEPA Oil Program Center at (703) 603-9918

or

Scientific and Environmental Associates, Inc.
325 Mason Avenue
Cape Charles, Virginia 23310
Tel. 757-331-1787, fax –1788, email seahq@erols.com

I cut & pasted an example TOC, probably a little "heavier" than you would be looking for, but it is comprehensive:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0    INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF THE SPILL RESPONSE PLAN    1
1.1    Overview of the Spill Response Plan    1
1.2    Contractor's Spill Response Strategy    3
1.3    Materials Most Likely to be Spilled    4
1.4    Spill Response Plan Revisions    5
2.0    SPILL PREVENTION STRATEGIES    7
3.0    SPILL RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS    9
3.1    Spill Response Equipment    9
3.1.1    Description of Equipment    9
3.1.2    Distribution of Equipment    9
3.1.2.1    Spill Response Equipment at Contractor's Work Sites    9
3.1.2.2    Spill Response Equipment On-Board Contractor's Vehicles    10
3.2    Spill Response Organization    10
3.2.1    Structure of the Contractor's Spill Response Organization    10
3.2.2    Roles and Responsibilities of Personnel Within the Contractor Spill Response Organization    13
3.2.3    Training of Personnel Within the Contractor Spill Response Organization    15
3.3    Spill Response Drills    15
4.0    RESPONSE FOR SPILLS INTO FLOWING WATER BODIES    17
4.1    Introduction    17
4.2    Spill Event Assessment/Evaluation and Monitoring    17
4.3    Containment of Spilled Material    19
4.4    Physical/Mechanical Recovery and Removal of Spilled Material and Generated Waste Materials    20
4.5    In Situ Burning    20
4.6    Use of Dispersants    20
4.7    Treatment/Remediation of Water Body Banks    20
5.0    RESPONSE FOR SPILLS INTO OPEN WATER BODIES    22
5.1    Introduction    22
5.2    Spill Event Assessment/Evaluation and Monitoring    22
5.3    Containment of Spilled Material    24
5.4    Physical/Mechanical Recovery and Removal of Spilled Material and Generated Waste Materials    24
5.5    In Situ Burning    25
5.6    Use of Dispersants    25
5.7    Treatment/Remediation of Shorelines    25
6.0    RESPONSE FOR SPILLS INTO MARSHLANDS/SWAMPLANDS    27
6.1    Introduction    27
6.2    Spill Event Assessment/Evaluation and Monitoring    27
6.3    Containment of Spilled Material    29
6.4    Physical/Mechanical Recovery and Removal of Spilled Material and Generated Waste Materials    30
6.5    In Situ Burning    30
6.6    Use of Dispersants    30
6.7    Treatment/Remediation of Spill Site    30
7.0    RESPONSE FOR SPILLS ONTO LAND SURFACES    32
7.1    Introduction    32
7.2    Spill Event Assessment/Evaluation and Monitoring    32
7.3    Containment of Spilled Material    34
7.4    Physical/Mechanical Recovery and Removal of Spilled Material and Generated Waste Materials    34
7.5    In Situ Burning    35
7.6    Treatment/Remediation of Spill Site    35
8.0    SPILLS INVOLVING ACIDS OR CAUSTICS, HAZARDOUS WASTES, OR OTHER DANGEROUS/TOXIC SUBSTANCES    37
8.1    Spills Involving Acids or Caustics    37
8.1.1    Generic Response Procedures    37
8.1.2    Generic Clean up Procedures    39
8.2    Spills Involving Hazardous Wastes or Other Dangerous/Toxic Substances    41
8.2.1    Generic Response Procedures    41
8.2.2    Generic Clean up Procedures    43
9.0    NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL    46
9.1    Spill Event Notification Flow Chart    47
10.0    MONITORING    49
10.1    Description of Specific Spill-Related Activities/Parameters to be Monitored    49
10.2    Frequency of Monitoring and Individual(s) Conducting the Monitoring    49
10.3    Recording of Monitoring Data    50
10.4    Identification and Implementation of Remedial Measures Based on Identified Problems/Deficiencies    51
11.0    SPILL DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING    52
11.1    Documentation    52
11.2    Weekly Reporting of Spill-Related Data    52
11.3    Monthly Reporting of Spill-Related Data.    53
11.4    Retention of Spill-Related Data/Reports/Files    53
12.0    WASTE MANAGEMENT    54
12.1    Description of Wastes Likely to be Generated During Spill Responses and Clean up Efforts    54
12.2    Waste Management Procedures for Spill Response/Clean up Wastes    54
13.0    HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO SPILL RESPONSE AND CLEAN UP    56
13.1    Hazard Identification Process (Safety and Occupational Exposures Considerations)    56
13.2    Personal Protective Equipment for Spill Response/Clean up Personnel    56
13.3    Training of Spill Responders re Exposure Mitigation    57
13.4    Security Procedures to be Employed at a Spill Site    57
13.5    Public Evacuation Procedures    57
14.0    SPILL SCENARIOS    58
14.1 Response Strategies    58

 

Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA
Consultant - Upstream Energy
Website: www.oil-gas-consulting.com
 

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