SPILL & WASTE CONTROL
Spill and
waste control in any industry is very much important as it may lead to
incidents and environmental concerns. The most common spills encountered by employees
in industry are around moving oil and diesel, leachate, chemical spills and
fire water run-off. The most crucial measures employed to prevent & contain
spills include carrying out risk assessments (may be a requirement of the respective
local government legislation), implementing Environment Management Plan(EMP)
and employee training. Some control measures described included spill kits,
double skinned tanks and sealed drainage systems i.e. a system that is not
connected to surface or foul sewer such as a sealed sump. The Spills will cause
damage and cost money. It is in every employees responsibility to prevent
spills and where necessary contain them safely.
Ventilation Requirements for Confined Space
1.Always
ensure that the hazardous waste material shall be stored in a separate dedicated
storage area – Radioactive material require special measures(follow as per SDS).
2.The area shall have an impermeable surface with a suitable effective drainage control, roofing and be properly banded.
3.Ensure
that the quantities stored in the area shall be kept to an absolute minimum.
4.The
chemical containers shall be marked with warning labels to precisely describe
their contents in a legible way.
5.Hazardous
chemicals shall be stored and handled in accordance with the Manufacturer’s
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or as per the Customer or Local Government Regulatory
Authority Requirements. All employees who are handling need to be trained.
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6.All the
relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to be displayed at the Chemical Storage Area
and the location where chemicals are being used.
7.Ensure the usage of correct tools in transporting, loading, filling materials and fluids which can be controlled and contained with the use of suitable Hoppers, Nozzles, Funnels to avoid the spill, use required PPE – Personal Protective Equipment required
8.All polluted
materials (such as rags, gloves..) to be disposed of in RED Tag area.
9.Food waste
will be a source of high risk to the project site and employees; it will invite
wild life to the site area (such as: scorpions, snakes, birds, rats, dogs,
cats,..) also can cause many diseases.
10.Train
all the employees as how to react & respond - In case of leak or spill employee
should act quickly to: a)Isolate / stop leak from the source, b)Use absorbent
material to mop up the spill, c)Dispose of polluted absorbent material and
contaminated soil in heavy plastic sacks and placed in suitable (RED)
containers. The same to be disposed/treated as per the Customer or Local Government
Regulatory Authority Requirements.
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