Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) - Laschools.org

LAUSD Proposed South Region High School #9 & Middle School #4
14.0 SPILL RESPONSE PLAN
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December 2006
Site Specific Health & Safety Plan (HASP)
Accidental spills, leaks, and releases may result when chemicals or potentially hazardous
materials are brought onto or used on-site. If a spill or release occurs, the SHSO will take charge
and initiate emergency procedures to protect the project personnel, the public, and the
environment. The SHSO will contact the PM who will then contact the necessary LAUSD
project personnel and other necessary personnel. If necessary, the PM will contact an emergency
response contractor and the appropriate regulatory agencies.
Prior to responding to a spill, site personnel and emergency response personnel will review the
Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) with the SHSO and the Field Team Manager and identify
the hazards so that proper precautionary measures can be taken, such as use of personal
protective equipment. The emergency response personnel will eliminate the source and contain
the spill by using absorbent material, patching/plugging and/or diking. Used absorbent materials
will be properly disposed of as potentially contaminated/hazardous material. If evacuation is
necessary to protect the public, appropriate project personnel, including local agencies, will be
contacted.
14.1 SPILL CONTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
The following spill response equipment will be available:
• Visqueen plastic sheeting
• Absorbent materials in pillows, socks, sheets, or rolls
• Patch and plug products
• Protective Equipment and Clothing
• Barrier tapes
• 55-gallon Department of Transportation (DOT)-approved drums
• Shovels, brooms, and dust pans
14.2 SPILL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES
Upon discovery of a spill or leak, the affected area will be barricaded from unauthorized access
to ensure safety of all personnel and the appropriate emergency response project personnel will
be contacted immediately. The spill will be assessed with the SHSO and the Field Team
Manager, MSDS and potential hazards reviewed and assessed, and the proper personal
equipment and resources will be allocated to the spill response. If necessary, based on the
severity of the spill, on-site personnel and nearby members of the public will be notified and
evacuated during clean-up. The spill will be contained by using absorbent materials and diking
procedures. Diking of spills in conjunction with the use of absorbent material can make the
clean up more efficient. Absorbent material can be placed in a dike configuration to provide
temporary containment. If a leak is involved, a patch or plug will be placed on the container to
stop further release of chemicals into the environment. The affected soil will be excavated,
segregated, and characterized through sampling/analysis for proper disposition. The spill/release
incident will be documented on the Spill Reporting Form by the SHSO.
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