Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
Triangle Region Solid Waste Planners Committee Household Hazardous Waste <br /> October 28, 1993 <br /> • DIRECTIONS TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL: <br /> Directions to the nearest hospital or medical center will be posted before the job <br /> begins so that there can be quick transfer of injured person(s) to a medical facility <br /> if site transportation of personnel is required. <br /> • EMERGENCY NUMBERS: <br /> In order to access outside help in an emergency beyond the control of on-site <br /> personnel, a list of emergency phone numbers is posted in conspicuous areas at <br /> the job location. <br /> SPILL RESPONSE PLAN <br /> The two components of spill response are spill prevention planning and procedures to follow in <br /> the event of an uncontrolled release of harmful substances. <br /> • SPILL PREVENTION: <br /> Spill prevention is a primary concern at household hazardous waste pickup <br /> locations. Several spill prevention techniques will be implemented as necessary. <br /> These techniques may include the following methods: <br /> - Dike and grade areas for collection and containment of spills. <br /> Place liner material such as polyvinyl chloride, high density polyethylene <br /> or other suitable liner material on the ground in the chemical handling <br /> area. Tape of seal overlapping areas where necessary. <br /> - Use funnels capable of safely handling flammable or corrosive liquids and <br /> other materials when transferring or consolidating waste materials. <br /> - Use tents of other shading material when necessary to prevent direct <br /> sunlight on containers of waste. <br /> Line bulk waste containers such as dumpster or roll-off box with a <br /> chemical resistant liner and dike the location to collect and contain <br /> possible leaks or run-off. <br /> Spill control products such as absorbent pillows or bulk absorbent material will <br /> be available at the work site for immediate use in case of spills. The following <br /> products may be necessary: <br /> - Oil-dry or other bulk absorbent material <br /> Overpack drums <br /> - Absorbent booms or pillows <br /> - Polyethylene liners <br /> - Containers for contaminated absorbent <br /> - Non-sparking shovels and other non-sparking hand tools <br /> - Other spill control products such as flammable liquid, corrosive or <br /> mercury spill control product and/or neutralizing products. <br /> Laidlaw Environmental Services <br /> 38 <br />