Environmental Management System Manual - Miami-Dade Portal

Miami-Dade Transit MDT Internal
Document No.
Metromover Maintenance
Facility
Division 86
Person
Responsible
Steve Alvarez/
Freeman
Wright
WI 4.4.6-5.4 FRESH OIL MANAGEMENT
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by
Steve Alvarez
1.0 Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this Work Instruction (WI) procedure is to outline the proper handling for
Fresh Oil.
2.0 Scope
2.1 This WI applies all Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) Metromover Facility personnel who handle
fresh oil to ensure proper disposal methods. The Environmental Management Program
(EMP) monitors the management of fresh oil as a significant environmental aspect for the
MDT Metromover Facility
3.0 Responsibility
3.1 Environmental Team and Environmental Team Leader
3.2 MDT Metromover Facility Personnel
4.0 Definitions
4.1 Refer to 4.1.60 EMS Related Definitions
5.0 Process
5.1 New engine or equipment oil that will be used on site are to be taken to the new 55-gallon
drums in the MDT Metromover Facility Fresh Oil storage area located upstairs by the train
maintenance area.
5.2 The fresh oils are transferred to smaller containers to be used as part of train
maintenance activities.
5.3 The fresh oil released during the transfer during loading/unloading process is to be
collected and properly managed as USED OIL per the Used Oil Management WI 4.4.6-5.3
and the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.
5.3.1 Drips, leaks and small spills will be cleaned up using oil dry. The oil dry / oil mix
may be handled as general waste and discarded in the trash bins.
5.3.2 Larger spills are also cleaned up using oil dry. The oil dry / oil mix is then
collected in drums provided, labeled and removed to the waste accumulation area
for disposal or recycling.
5.4 Notify the MDT Metromover Facility Supervisor (305-375-2971 office or 305-218-0885
cell) when drum is empty to schedule pick up and disposal.
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Print date: 02/10/2010 Date of issue: 02/10/2010 Effective until date:12/31/2010