Safely Contain and Cleanup a Hazardous Materials Spill

The California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program

FAQ:

Question: What is the purpose of the (RMP), Risk Management Plan?

Answer: The intent of the RMP is to:

• Provide basic information that may be used by first responders in order to prevent or mitigate
damage to the public health and safety and to the environment from a release or threatened release of
a hazardous material.
• Satisfy federal and state Community Right-To-Know laws.

Accidental Release Program

Delaware was the third state in the nation to develop a chemical accident prevention regulation with adoption of the Regulation for the Management of Extremely Hazardous Substances in September 1989. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region III approved the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) request to implement and enforce its accidental release prevention program in place of similar federal requirements on August 7, 2001.

Preventing Chemical Releases

Virtually all accidental releases can be prevented. Hazardous substance releases, however, are an all to common occurrence and releases are costly for communities and facilities. This fact sheet introduces cost effective prevention and mitigation options.

Emergency and Accidental Release Notification Reporting Requirements

State Notification Reporting The state requirement for reporting the discharge/spill of petroleum or chemical products, as required by Section 22a-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, are outlined on the DEP website.

Hazardous Materials Incidents and Accidental Spills Hazardous Chemical Spill Procedure

1. Close the windows and doors and have everyone leave the room.

2. Call the Fire Department: 911 on-campus; 9-911 off-campus.

The Fire Department provides medical attention/transportation to any exposed/injured employees and assists with the spill clean-up. 3. Wash all parts of the body that may have come in contact with the material with copious amounts of water and wait for the Fire Department to respond. Eyes should be flushed for 15 minutes. For minor exposures, rinse the area thoroughly and report to the Occupational Medical Service, Bldg. 10, Room 6C306 (301) 496-4411.

4. Do not reenter the room until the Fire Department or appropriate authorities determine that the area is safe.

Researchers should be familiar with the contents of the NIH Chemical Hygiene Plan. More....

Training Programs:

Accidental Release Measures and Spill Cleanup Procedures DVD