Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure

1. Spill Prevention ControlSpill Prevention Control
&&
Countermeasure (SPCC)Countermeasure (SPCC)
Annual TrainingAnnual Training
UW-Stevens PointUW-Stevens Point
20172017

2. ObjectivesObjectives
1.1. Understand why UW-Stevens Point hasUnderstand why UW-Stevens Point has
a SPCC Plan & what the plan isa SPCC Plan & what the plan is
2.2. Review and discuss sources of oil spillsReview and discuss sources of oil spills
at UW-Stevens Pointat UW-Stevens Point
3.3. Know what a spill isKnow what a spill is
4.4. Know how to prevent spillsKnow how to prevent spills
5.5. Know what to do if a spill occursKnow what to do if a spill occurs

3.  Know what you must do before an emergencyKnow what you must do before an emergency
happens – utilize the training you’ve had.happens – utilize the training you’ve had.
 Be familiar with resources available.Be familiar with resources available.
 Work smart – be careful – avoid accidents.Work smart – be careful – avoid accidents.
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Emergency ResponsesEmergency Responses

4. Who Must Participate in Training?Who Must Participate in Training?
 Any UW-Stevens Point employees responsible forAny UW-Stevens Point employees responsible for
operation, maintenance, receipt and storage ofoperation, maintenance, receipt and storage of
equipment or processes and their related oils in anyequipment or processes and their related oils in any
kind or any form, including:kind or any form, including:
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Petroleum based oils, greases, fuelsPetroleum based oils, greases, fuels
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Vegetable/seed oils, animal fatsVegetable/seed oils, animal fats
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Synthetic oils, mineral oilsSynthetic oils, mineral oils
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Other greases & oilsOther greases & oils

5. Employee ResponsibilitiesEmployee Responsibilities
Oil-handling employees at UW-Stevens Point will each be
responsible for operating and maintaining the oil storage containers
on campus. In relation to the SPCC regulation, these
responsibilities will include the following:
1.Attending annual SPCC training (all oil-handling employees);
2.Executing routine monthly and annual inspections on the
respective oil storage containers as assigned by the Facilities
coordinator(s);
3.Notifying the Environmental, Health & Safety Officer of any
observed oil spills in order to start the emergency spill response
procedure; and
4.Placing initial spill countermeasure materials (from a campus
spill kit(s)).

6. UWSP SPCC Plan – What is It?UWSP SPCC Plan – What is It?
 5-year review cycle by DNR updated 20145-year review cycle by DNR updated 2014
 Fully supported by UWSA and UW-StevensFully supported by UWSA and UW-Stevens
Point Administration & EngineeringPoint Administration & Engineering
 Describes sources of spill potential –Describes sources of spill potential –
50,000 gallons on campus, 100 Locations50,000 gallons on campus, 100 Locations
 Maintenance, Power Plant, across campusMaintenance, Power Plant, across campus
 Types: AST, fuel, used vegetable oil,Types: AST, fuel, used vegetable oil,
generators, storage, & disposalgenerators, storage, & disposal

7. SPCC Plan ContentsSPCC Plan Contents
 Describes:Describes:
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Facility & OperationsFacility & Operations
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Site MapsSite Maps
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Oil sources – tanks & equipmentOil sources – tanks & equipment
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Site DrainageSite Drainage
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Spill Prevention MeasuresSpill Prevention Measures
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Discharge Reaction MeasuresDischarge Reaction Measures

8.  PreventionPrevention: Eliminate, reduce and minimize the loss of oil: Eliminate, reduce and minimize the loss of oil
(diesel/fuel oil, used vegetable oil, lubricating oils, or hydraulic(diesel/fuel oil, used vegetable oil, lubricating oils, or hydraulic
oils) to “navigable waters”oils) to “navigable waters”
 ResponseResponse: Clean Up - Not all spills are reportable, but all: Clean Up - Not all spills are reportable, but all
spills must be cleaned upspills must be cleaned up
 SustainabilitySustainability: Avoid the loss of resources, fines, injuries to: Avoid the loss of resources, fines, injuries to
personnel, reputation, or environmental damage; only rainpersonnel, reputation, or environmental damage; only rain
water may go into a storm sewer.water may go into a storm sewer.
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SPCC Plan – Key PurposesSPCC Plan – Key Purposes

9. Preventing SpillsPreventing Spills
 Inspections: as-used, monthly, quarterly,Inspections: as-used, monthly, quarterly,
and periodic integrity testingand periodic integrity testing
 Safe & sound work practicesSafe & sound work practices
 Filling storage containers no more thanFilling storage containers no more than
90% full (allow for liquid expansion)90% full (allow for liquid expansion)
 Keep spill containment equipment fullyKeep spill containment equipment fully
stocked and immediately available!stocked and immediately available!

If any spill kit material is used, notify yourIf any spill kit material is used, notify your
supervisor to have kit restocked.supervisor to have kit restocked.

10. What Is An Oil “What Is An Oil “SpillSpill”?”?
 Any amount of oil that produces a sheen onAny amount of oil that produces a sheen on
water and/or threatens navigable water,water and/or threatens navigable water,
including drainage ditchesincluding drainage ditches
 1 gallon or more of flammable liquid onto1 gallon or more of flammable liquid onto
unpaved groundunpaved ground
 5 gallons or more of combustible liquid onto5 gallons or more of combustible liquid onto
unpaved groundunpaved ground
 AllAll spills must be cleaned up – some have to bespills must be cleaned up – some have to be
reported to WI Emergency Management or EPAreported to WI Emergency Management or EPA

11. Source Examples – M/M, Stien BldgSource Examples – M/M, Stien Bldg
 20,000 gallon back up tank Power Plant20,000 gallon back up tank Power Plant
 Diesel generators, power sources, storageDiesel generators, power sources, storage
areas, inside buildingsareas, inside buildings
 Transformers next to buildingsTransformers next to buildings
 WPS Transformers (not part of our SPCC)WPS Transformers (not part of our SPCC)
Remember: Inside floor and trench drainsRemember: Inside floor and trench drains
lead to sanitary sewer.lead to sanitary sewer.

12. Where Does A Spill Go?Where Does A Spill Go?
All city storm drains eventually empty intoAll city storm drains eventually empty into
the Wisconsin River. They may go tothe Wisconsin River. They may go to
Moses Creek which runs under campus.Moses Creek which runs under campus.
Other environments, such as SchmeekleOther environments, such as Schmeekle
Reserve, could be contaminated. SpillsReserve, could be contaminated. Spills
may need to be reported to the city ormay need to be reported to the city or
DNR, which we want to avoid.DNR, which we want to avoid.

13. Responding To A SpillResponding To A Spill
 Absorbent booms, socks & pads to collectAbsorbent booms, socks & pads to collect
spilled material & keep it from getting tospilled material & keep it from getting to
unpaved ground or to drains. Act carefully andunpaved ground or to drains. Act carefully and
quickly.quickly.
 Call Protective Services, 715-346-3456 andCall Protective Services, 715-346-3456 and
 Emergency Spill Coordinator, EHS Officer @Emergency Spill Coordinator, EHS Officer @
715-346-2320 ASAP to report the spill715-346-2320 ASAP to report the spill
 Alternate Emergency Contact, RiskAlternate Emergency Contact, Risk
Management, 715-346-4464Management, 715-346-4464
 After containment, absorbents must be disposedAfter containment, absorbents must be disposed
as hazardous waste.as hazardous waste.

14. Auto Shop Oil ContainmentAuto Shop Oil Containment
 M&M Auto ShopM&M Auto Shop
double-walled used oil tankdouble-walled used oil tank

15. Spill Response ContainersSpill Response Containers
 ContainersContainers
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Different sizesDifferent sizes
-depending on location-depending on location
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Different absorbentDifferent absorbent
materialsmaterials
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Inspection Tag onInspection Tag on
each container: TBDeach container: TBD

16. Spill Response ContainersSpill Response Containers
 Each container willEach container will
be labeled as to thebe labeled as to the
location of where theylocation of where they
will be kept.will be kept.

17. Spill Kit ContentsSpill Kit Contents
 Depending upon the location, amount ofDepending upon the location, amount of
oil spill potential the types and amounts ofoil spill potential the types and amounts of
spill materials can vary.spill materials can vary.
 Materials could include:Materials could include:
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Oil absorbOil absorb
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Absorbent SocksAbsorbent Socks
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Absorbent Pillows (Large or Small)Absorbent Pillows (Large or Small)
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Absorbent BlanketsAbsorbent Blankets

18.  Emergency Planning is RequiredEmergency Planning is Required
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Know what to do – be prepared – be carefulKnow what to do – be prepared – be careful
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Know who to callKnow who to call
 SPCC is RequiredSPCC is Required
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Avoid loss of oil – plan ahead to avoid spillsAvoid loss of oil – plan ahead to avoid spills
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Clean up all spills – report all reportable spillsClean up all spills – report all reportable spills
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Annual training is mandatory for oil-handlersAnnual training is mandatory for oil-handlers
 Don’t hesitate to ask questions – get answersDon’t hesitate to ask questions – get answers
There is always time for safety!There is always time for safety!
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