This presentation looks at why outdoor spills are different. It highlights the increased risk they pose to the environment and the outdoor factors that can hinder spill response, helping you plan and prepare for outdoor spills

1. Managing Outdoor Spills
November 2012

2. Why outdoor spills are different
Outdoor spills can be more difficult to manage than
indoor spills, and they have more potential to cause
environmental damage.
Preparing for outdoor spills requires different
considerations in order to protect the environment and
achieve effective spill response.

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Outdoor factors that affect spill response
The potential risks of outdoor spills can be overlooked if you don’t take into
account the outdoor factors that can hinder spill response….
• Different terrains
There are no smooth surfaces outside, quick spill
response and effective spill clean up could prove
difficult
• The proximity to water
There is more risk of spills reaching waterways and
drains, so faster response is vital

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Outdoor factors that affect spill response
• The proximity to the ground
Groundwater pollution happens quicker
outdoors. More time will be spent cleaning up a
spill, resulting in increased fines and
remediation costs
• The weather conditions
Wet and windy conditions can delay response
and damage spill equipment. UV damage can
also occur.

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High-risk Industries
Industries where the majority of work is undertaken outdoors have a higher risk of
causing environmental damage.
There will be increased risk if you work in the following industries:
• Construction & maintenance
• Demolition businesses
• Waste management business
• Forestry operations
• Vehicle & fleet maintenance businesses
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Mining
• Utilities

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Planning and preparing for outdoor spills
To prepare your company and ensure the risks of outdoor spills aren’t
overlooked there are some steps you can take:
1. Understand all outdoor issues
2. Identify polluting materials
3. Develop a maintenance programme
4. Develop a spill response plan
5. Conduct staff training

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