Emergency response gasoline spill

[5689]

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

 

[BigInch]

Emergency Response Guidebook should get you off to a good start.

http://www.ehso.com/ehsodot.php?URL...PHMSA/DownloadableFiles/Files/erg2008_eng.pdf

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[5689]

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

 

[BigInch]

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/inde...the-line.responding-to-gasoline-releases.html

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[GregLamberson]

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:

http://www.oil-gas-consulting.com