1. Training Requirements forTraining Requirements for
Spill Prevention Control andSpill Prevention Control and
Countermeasures (SPCC)Countermeasures (SPCC)
40 CFR Part 11240 CFR Part 112
University of Alaska FairbanksUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks
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2. Purpose of SPCC RulePurpose of SPCC Rule
40 CFR Part 11240 CFR Part 112
 To prevent oil discharges from reachingTo prevent oil discharges from reaching
navigable waters of the U.S. or itsnavigable waters of the U.S. or its
adjoining shorelinesadjoining shorelines
 For the University of Alaska FairbanksFor the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Campus this includes the Chena River,Campus this includes the Chena River,
Deadman Slough, and any associatedDeadman Slough, and any associated
WetlandsWetlands
 To ensure that effective measures areTo ensure that effective measures are
used in response to an oil dischargeused in response to an oil discharge

3. Required Training as Specified inRequired Training as Specified in
40 CFR Part 11240 CFR Part 112
 All personnel who handle oil products must at a minimum be trained in:All personnel who handle oil products must at a minimum be trained in:
 Operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent spillsOperation and maintenance of equipment to prevent spills
 Spill response proceduresSpill response procedures
 General facility operationsGeneral facility operations
 Applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulationsApplicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations
 And the contents of the site specific SPCC PlanAnd the contents of the site specific SPCC Plan
 An individual must be designated and trained at each facility who is toAn individual must be designated and trained at each facility who is to
be accountable for discharge prevention and who reports to facilitybe accountable for discharge prevention and who reports to facility
managementmanagement
 Spill prevention briefings must be held annually and must at a minimumSpill prevention briefings must be held annually and must at a minimum
include:include:
 Any past spills, discharges, or failures of the plan or equipmentAny past spills, discharges, or failures of the plan or equipment
 Any malfunctioning equipmentAny malfunctioning equipment
 Any recently developed precautionary measures that have beenAny recently developed precautionary measures that have been
implementedimplemented

4. Original SPCC PlanOriginal SPCC Plan
Prevention RegulationPrevention Regulation
 Required Site-specific plans to prevent oilRequired Site-specific plans to prevent oil
discharges that could affect navigable waters ofdischarges that could affect navigable waters of
the U.S.the U.S.
 It defines a discharge as any leak or spill of oilIt defines a discharge as any leak or spill of oil
productsproducts
 Effective January 10, 1974 and largelyEffective January 10, 1974 and largely
unchanged for the past 32 years.unchanged for the past 32 years.
 The rule was formerly based on individual tank sizeThe rule was formerly based on individual tank size
and not aggregate storage capacityand not aggregate storage capacity
 Authority was granted under the Clean WaterAuthority was granted under the Clean Water
Act (CWA) 311 and 501, and is codified underAct (CWA) 311 and 501, and is codified under
40 CFR 112.40 CFR 112.

5. What is the SPCC Plan?What is the SPCC Plan?
 SPCC Stands for Spill Prevention, Control, andSPCC Stands for Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasures Plan.Countermeasures Plan.
 The University of Alaska Fairbanks SPCC PlansThe University of Alaska Fairbanks SPCC Plans
are kept on file at the EHS & RM Office and atare kept on file at the EHS & RM Office and at
their respective sites.their respective sites.
 Power Plant, Seward, Northwest Campus, etc.Power Plant, Seward, Northwest Campus, etc.
 The SPCC Plan is required by the EPA if aThe SPCC Plan is required by the EPA if a
facility can “facility can “reasonably be expected toreasonably be expected to
discharge harmful amounts of oil intodischarge harmful amounts of oil into
navigable waters of the U.S. or adjoiningnavigable waters of the U.S. or adjoining
shorelinesshorelines.”.”

6. Why Do Facilities Need an SPCCWhy Do Facilities Need an SPCC
Plan?Plan?
 The Facility has aggregate above groundThe Facility has aggregate above ground
oil storage capacity of more than 1,320oil storage capacity of more than 1,320
gallons; andgallons; and
 Oil can be reasonably expected to enterOil can be reasonably expected to enter
into navigable waters of the U.S. by storminto navigable waters of the U.S. by storm
drains, ditches, overland flow or otherdrains, ditches, overland flow or other
means into navigable waterways.means into navigable waterways.

7. When Does the SPCC Rule TakeWhen Does the SPCC Rule Take
Effect?Effect?
 The Final Revised Rule was published in theThe Final Revised Rule was published in the
Federal Register on July 17, 2002.Federal Register on July 17, 2002.
 Deadlines were extended on April 17, 2003, JuneDeadlines were extended on April 17, 2003, June
17, 2004, August 11, 2004, to give impacted17, 2004, August 11, 2004, to give impacted
facilities more time to comply with the rule.facilities more time to comply with the rule.
 Currently, the Plan was required to be operationalCurrently, the Plan was required to be operational
by 17 February 2006 and implemented by 1 Julyby 17 February 2006 and implemented by 1 July
20092009
 Elements of the “Revised Rule” must beElements of the “Revised Rule” must be
implemented by 1 July 2009.implemented by 1 July 2009.

8. SPCC Plan Certification andSPCC Plan Certification and
ReviewReview
 For facilities with 10,000 gallons or more aboveFor facilities with 10,000 gallons or more above
ground oil storage capacity, the SPCC Planground oil storage capacity, the SPCC Plan
must be reviewed and certified by a Professionalmust be reviewed and certified by a Professional
Engineer (PE) to be in accordance with goodEngineer (PE) to be in accordance with good
engineering practices, including theengineering practices, including the
consideration of applicable industry standardsconsideration of applicable industry standards
and the requirements outlined in 40 CFR 112.and the requirements outlined in 40 CFR 112.
 The Plan must be reviewed and certified everyThe Plan must be reviewed and certified every
five years.five years.
 Any technical amendments to the Plan must beAny technical amendments to the Plan must be
certified by a PE.certified by a PE.

9. Qualifying FacilitiesQualifying Facilities
 What is a Qualifying Facility for self certification?What is a Qualifying Facility for self certification?
 The facility must have 10,000 gallons or less in aggregateThe facility must have 10,000 gallons or less in aggregate
aboveground oil storage capacity. aboveground oil storage capacity.
 The facility mustThe facility must not have had (1) a single discharge of oil tohave had (1) a single discharge of oil to
navigable waters exceeding 1,000 U.S. gallons, or (2) two dischargesnavigable waters exceeding 1,000 U.S. gallons, or (2) two discharges
of oil to navigable waters each exceeding 42 U.S. gallons within anyof oil to navigable waters each exceeding 42 U.S. gallons within any
twelve-month period, for the three years prior to the SPCC Plantwelve-month period, for the three years prior to the SPCC Plan
certification date, or since becoming subject to 40 CFR part 112.certification date, or since becoming subject to 40 CFR part 112.
 What does self certification include?What does self certification include?
 The Plan has been prepared in accordance with accepted and soundThe Plan has been prepared in accordance with accepted and sound
industry practices and standards and with the rule requirementsindustry practices and standards and with the rule requirements
 Procedures for required inspections and testing have been establishedProcedures for required inspections and testing have been established
 The Plan is being fully implementedThe Plan is being fully implemented
 The facility meets the qualifying criteriaThe facility meets the qualifying criteria
 The Plan does not deviate from rule requirements except as allowedThe Plan does not deviate from rule requirements except as allowed
and as certified by a PEand as certified by a PE
 Management approves the Plan and has committed resources toManagement approves the Plan and has committed resources to
implement itimplement it

10. Types of Oil Which May BeTypes of Oil Which May Be
Regulated Under the SPCCRegulated Under the SPCC
 All petroleum based oils.All petroleum based oils.
 Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Motor Oil,Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Motor Oil,
etc.etc.
 Animal fats and oils.Animal fats and oils.
 Fish and marine mammal oilsFish and marine mammal oils
 Vegetable oilsVegetable oils
 All the above oils mixed with wastesAll the above oils mixed with wastes
 Never mix used oil with otherNever mix used oil with other
wasteswastes

11. Oil Storage at the University ofOil Storage at the University of
Alaska FairbanksAlaska Fairbanks
 Oil Storage at the University of Alaska FairbanksOil Storage at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
includes;includes;
 Aboveground Storage Tanks (ATS)Aboveground Storage Tanks (ATS)
 Underground Storage Tanks (UTS)Underground Storage Tanks (UTS)
 Hydraulic Elevator Systems and ReservoirsHydraulic Elevator Systems and Reservoirs
 Electrical TransformersElectrical Transformers
 Electrical SwitchesElectrical Switches
 Waste Oil Collection StationsWaste Oil Collection Stations
 Waste Cooking OilWaste Cooking Oil
 55 Gallon Drums in various locations55 Gallon Drums in various locations

12. Containers Subject to SPCCContainers Subject to SPCC
RegulationRegulation
 Any current oil storage container 55 gallonsAny current oil storage container 55 gallons
or greateror greater
 This includes fuel tanks, drums, used oil,This includes fuel tanks, drums, used oil,
collection stations, cooking oil containers,collection stations, cooking oil containers,
hydraulic elevator reservoirs, etc.hydraulic elevator reservoirs, etc.
 Any empty container 55 gallons or greaterAny empty container 55 gallons or greater
that isthat is capablecapable of storing oil and has notof storing oil and has not
been rendered unusable.been rendered unusable.

13. Types of ContainersTypes of Containers
 Bulk Storage – Drums, Tanks, etc. used for the storageBulk Storage – Drums, Tanks, etc. used for the storage
of oil and oil productsof oil and oil products
 Active Containers – Transformers, Hydraulic elevatorActive Containers – Transformers, Hydraulic elevator
reservoirs, and electrical switches currently in use arereservoirs, and electrical switches currently in use are
reviewed to see if they meet the criteria asreviewed to see if they meet the criteria as “Qualified“Qualified
Oil-Filled Operational Equipment.”Oil-Filled Operational Equipment.”
 Qualified Oil-Filled Operational Equipment DO NOT haveQualified Oil-Filled Operational Equipment DO NOT have
to meet the secondary containment requirements of theto meet the secondary containment requirements of the
rule under section 112.8(c)rule under section 112.8(c)
 Secondary Containment is any area that surrounds the containerSecondary Containment is any area that surrounds the container
such as a concrete berm, double walling, or retaining wall for thesuch as a concrete berm, double walling, or retaining wall for the
purpose of confining leaks or spills.purpose of confining leaks or spills.

14. Goals of SPCC TrainingGoals of SPCC Training
 To familiarize employees with the written SPCCTo familiarize employees with the written SPCC
PlanPlan
 To help employees identify oil storage locationsTo help employees identify oil storage locations
and loading proceduresand loading procedures
 To assist in identifying spill pathwaysTo assist in identifying spill pathways
 To provide a discussion of spill preventionTo provide a discussion of spill prevention
proceduresprocedures
 To familiarize the employee with appropriate spillTo familiarize the employee with appropriate spill
response procedures and use of spill responseresponse procedures and use of spill response
equipment.equipment.

15. Who is Trained on the SPCC Plan?Who is Trained on the SPCC Plan?
 ANY University of Alaska Fairbanks employeeANY University of Alaska Fairbanks employee
involved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spillinvolved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spill
response, or maintenance of oil equipment.response, or maintenance of oil equipment.
 All employees of the University of AlaskaAll employees of the University of Alaska
Fairbanks Department of Environmental, Health,Fairbanks Department of Environmental, Health,
Safety, and Risk Management.Safety, and Risk Management.
 Fuel oil delivery company employeesFuel oil delivery company employees
responsible for fueling University owned tanks.responsible for fueling University owned tanks.

16. SPCC Training RequirementsSPCC Training Requirements
 Training is to be taken annually so as to informTraining is to be taken annually so as to inform
personnel involved in oil storage or oilpersonnel involved in oil storage or oil
maintenance about proper actions to be taken inmaintenance about proper actions to be taken in
the event of a spill.the event of a spill.
 Training is also to be conducted whenever aTraining is also to be conducted whenever a
new employee is assigned to oil handling,new employee is assigned to oil handling,
maintenance, or spill response duties.maintenance, or spill response duties.
 Successful completion of this training will allowSuccessful completion of this training will allow
the employee to be designated as an “On-Sitethe employee to be designated as an “On-Site
SPCC Coordinator” when appropriate orSPCC Coordinator” when appropriate or
necessary.necessary.

17. Main Elements of the SPCCMain Elements of the SPCC
PlanPlan
 Operating ProceduresOperating Procedures implemented toimplemented to
prevent oil spills.prevent oil spills.
 Examples: Regular inspections, SPCC On-SiteExamples: Regular inspections, SPCC On-Site
Coordinator observing tank filling procedures.Coordinator observing tank filling procedures.
 Control MeasuresControl Measures installed to prevent oil frominstalled to prevent oil from
reaching navigable waters.reaching navigable waters.
 Example: Secondary containment.Example: Secondary containment.
 CountermeasuresCountermeasures to contain, cleanup, andto contain, cleanup, and
mitigate the effects of an oil spill.mitigate the effects of an oil spill.
 Examples: Cleanup and spill equipment availability onExamples: Cleanup and spill equipment availability on
site, available list of contacts and phone numbers forsite, available list of contacts and phone numbers for
employee use during spills.employee use during spills.

18. SPCC Program GoalsSPCC Program Goals
 Spill PreventionSpill Prevention
 Installation of proper equipment, repair ofInstallation of proper equipment, repair of
malfunctioning systems, inspections, and good fuelingmalfunctioning systems, inspections, and good fueling
and handling practicesand handling practices
 Spill ControlSpill Control
 Monitoring of leak detection, proper reporting,Monitoring of leak detection, proper reporting,
inspection of containment and piping systems.inspection of containment and piping systems.
 Spill CountermeasuresSpill Countermeasures
 Quick, proper, and safe response to spills.Quick, proper, and safe response to spills.

19. Potential Spill PathwaysPotential Spill Pathways
 In some areas, oil can enter the “NavigableIn some areas, oil can enter the “Navigable
Waters or adjoining shorelines” by:Waters or adjoining shorelines” by:
 Direct spillage into a storm drain.Direct spillage into a storm drain.
 Direct spillage to areas that lead to Deadman SloughDirect spillage to areas that lead to Deadman Slough
or the Chena River.or the Chena River.
Never allow oil to drain into an open drain orNever allow oil to drain into an open drain or
into a ditch or waterway.into a ditch or waterway.
Oil containing equipment (i.e. a vehicle) isOil containing equipment (i.e. a vehicle) is
never to be rinsed or washed near a stormnever to be rinsed or washed near a storm
drain or waterway.drain or waterway.

20. Spill Scenarios (Large Release)Spill Scenarios (Large Release)
 Damage to or accidental release from oilDamage to or accidental release from oil
delivery equipment during loading ordelivery equipment during loading or
unloading of oil at fill ports of storageunloading of oil at fill ports of storage
tanks.tanks.
 Catastrophic Tank FailureCatastrophic Tank Failure
 Fuel tanker failure during deliveryFuel tanker failure during delivery
 Motor vehicle accident involving oilMotor vehicle accident involving oil
delivery equipment.delivery equipment.

21. Spill Scenarios (Small Release)Spill Scenarios (Small Release)
 Small overfill at fill port of fuel tanks.Small overfill at fill port of fuel tanks.
 Spillage of oil during transfer to or fromSpillage of oil during transfer to or from
drums and tanks.drums and tanks.
 Leaking and or failure of pipes andLeaking and or failure of pipes and
pumps.pumps.
 Leaking and or failure of drums.Leaking and or failure of drums.

22. Spill PreventionSpill Prevention
 Routine InspectionsRoutine Inspections
 Your site specific SPCC plan includes the frequencyYour site specific SPCC plan includes the frequency
schedule and checklist necessary for your inspection.schedule and checklist necessary for your inspection.
 Ensure that necessary maintenance and repairs areEnsure that necessary maintenance and repairs are
completed as scheduled and recorded.completed as scheduled and recorded.
 SPCC specific inspections are conducted on aSPCC specific inspections are conducted on a
Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annually basis asWeekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annually basis as
outlined in the Periodic Inspection Checklist.outlined in the Periodic Inspection Checklist.
 Inspection records must be kept for a minimum ofInspection records must be kept for a minimum of
three yearsthree years

23. Spill PreventionSpill Prevention
 Fuel DeliveriesFuel Deliveries
 Tank Truck Drivers loading or unloading materials onTank Truck Drivers loading or unloading materials on
University property shall adhere to the following:University property shall adhere to the following:
 Remain with vehicle at ALL Times while loading orRemain with vehicle at ALL Times while loading or
unloading.unloading.
 Drain lines to storage tanks and close the drain valves beforeDrain lines to storage tanks and close the drain valves before
disconnecting and ensure that appropriate containment isdisconnecting and ensure that appropriate containment is
located beneath connections.located beneath connections.
 Inspect vehicle prior to departure to ensure that all lines areInspect vehicle prior to departure to ensure that all lines are
disconnected and all drains and vents are closeddisconnected and all drains and vents are closed
 Immediately report all spillage to University personnelImmediately report all spillage to University personnel

24. Spill PreventionSpill Prevention
 Alarms / Shutoff ValvesAlarms / Shutoff Valves
 Monitor activity of leak detection / overfillMonitor activity of leak detection / overfill
protection systems and respond immediatelyprotection systems and respond immediately
to alarms.to alarms.
 DO NOT assume alarms are false, even ifDO NOT assume alarms are false, even if
repeatedly activated.repeatedly activated.
 DO NOT leave fueling station unsupervisedDO NOT leave fueling station unsupervised
during loading operations.during loading operations.
 Perform regular tests on monitoring systemsPerform regular tests on monitoring systems
to ensure operational capabilities.to ensure operational capabilities.

25. Secondary ContainmentSecondary Containment
 Definition of proper containmentDefinition of proper containment
 All bulk storage containers of oil must be located inAll bulk storage containers of oil must be located in
containment sufficient for the entire capacity of thecontainment sufficient for the entire capacity of the
largest container and sufficient have sufficientlargest container and sufficient have sufficient
freeboard to contain an additional 10% volume.freeboard to contain an additional 10% volume.
 Secondary containment must be impervious materialSecondary containment must be impervious material
 Secondary containment isSecondary containment is NOTNOT required for Qualifiedrequired for Qualified
Oil-Filled Operational Equipment such asOil-Filled Operational Equipment such as
transformers or electrical switches currently in use.transformers or electrical switches currently in use.

26. Secondary ContainmentSecondary Containment
 Routine InspectionRoutine Inspection
 Can be performed by any SPCC On-siteCan be performed by any SPCC On-site
Coordinator.Coordinator.
 Check for indication of oil leaks on floors,Check for indication of oil leaks on floors,
pallets, dikes, retaining walls, and berms.pallets, dikes, retaining walls, and berms.
 Water must be able to drain out ONLY if thereWater must be able to drain out ONLY if there
is no noticeable sheen.is no noticeable sheen.
 Refer to your site specific SPCC plan forRefer to your site specific SPCC plan for
specific details regarding your site’s secondaryspecific details regarding your site’s secondary
containment inspection.containment inspection.

27. Secondary ContainmentSecondary Containment
 Transformers, Electrical Switches, andTransformers, Electrical Switches, and
Elevator Tanks may be exempt from theElevator Tanks may be exempt from the
requirement of secondary containment ofrequirement of secondary containment of
the SPCC (Section 112.8 (c); 112.9 (c)),the SPCC (Section 112.8 (c); 112.9 (c)),
but still must be routinely inspected.but still must be routinely inspected.

28. Spill ResponseSpill Response
 Discovery of ReleaseDiscovery of Release
 Extinguish or remove any source of ignition.Extinguish or remove any source of ignition.
 Identify the material and its point of release.Identify the material and its point of release.
 Notify your supervisor immediately.Notify your supervisor immediately.
 Attempt toAttempt to stop the releasestop the release at its source if itat its source if it
is safe to do so.is safe to do so.
 Initiate the spill reporting procedure asInitiate the spill reporting procedure as
specified in your site specific SPCC plan.specified in your site specific SPCC plan.
 Reference the Material Safety Data SheetReference the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for the spilled substance.(MSDS) for the spilled substance.

29. Spill ResponseSpill Response
 Containment of ReleaseContainment of Release
 Attempt to stop the release at the sourceAttempt to stop the release at the source
 Contain material to prevent release into theContain material to prevent release into the
environmentenvironment
 Recover or clean up spilled materialRecover or clean up spilled material
 Decontaminate tools and equipmentDecontaminate tools and equipment
 Arrange for disposal of waste materialsArrange for disposal of waste materials
through EHS & RMthrough EHS & RM
 EHS & RM is responsible for reporting toEHS & RM is responsible for reporting to
outside agencies.outside agencies.

30. Spill ReportingSpill Reporting
 DocumentationDocumentation
The SPCC On-Site Coordinator will relay to EHS &The SPCC On-Site Coordinator will relay to EHS &
RM any reports of spills and include theRM any reports of spills and include the
following information:following information:
 Date, time, and duration of releaseDate, time, and duration of release
 Type of incidentType of incident
 Material involvedMaterial involved
 Volume of material involvedVolume of material involved
 SPCC Plan DiscrepanciesSPCC Plan Discrepancies
 Actions taken to avoid future incidentsActions taken to avoid future incidents

31. After a SpillAfter a Spill
 A Spill Report will be completed by theA Spill Report will be completed by the
On-site Coordinator, reviewed withOn-site Coordinator, reviewed with
affected parties, and filed with EHS & RM.affected parties, and filed with EHS & RM.
 Be sure to include information on:Be sure to include information on:
 How to prevent another occurrenceHow to prevent another occurrence
 Effectiveness of the responseEffectiveness of the response
 Remember to restock your spill kit withRemember to restock your spill kit with
any used items and/or add items that mayany used items and/or add items that may
be useful in the future if warranted.be useful in the future if warranted.

32. Spill Response SuppliesSpill Response Supplies
 Floor DryFloor Dry
 Absorbent booms, pads, and socksAbsorbent booms, pads, and socks
 Protective gloves and safety gogglesProtective gloves and safety goggles
 Caution tapeCaution tape
 Shovels, brooms, and pansShovels, brooms, and pans
 Collection Drums and labelingCollection Drums and labeling

33. Spill Reporting InformationSpill Reporting Information
 Spill Reporting:Spill Reporting:
 Refer to your site specific plan on reporting procedures.Refer to your site specific plan on reporting procedures.
 Oil discharged to water:Oil discharged to water:
 Any release of oil to waterAny release of oil to water must be reported as soon as themust be reported as soon as the
person has knowledge of the discharge.person has knowledge of the discharge.
 Oil discharged to land:Oil discharged to land:
 Any release of oilAny release of oil in excess of 55 gallonsin excess of 55 gallons must be reported asmust be reported as
soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge.soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge.
 Any release of oilAny release of oil in excess of 10 gallons but less than 55in excess of 10 gallons but less than 55
gallonsgallons must be reported within 48 hours after the person hasmust be reported within 48 hours after the person has
knowledge of the discharge.knowledge of the discharge.
 A person in charge of a facility shall maintain and provide a monthlyA person in charge of a facility shall maintain and provide a monthly
written record of any discharge of oilwritten record of any discharge of oil from 1 to 10 gallonsfrom 1 to 10 gallons ..
 Oil discharged to secondary containment areas:Oil discharged to secondary containment areas:
 Any release of oilAny release of oil in excess of 55 gallonsin excess of 55 gallons must be reportedmust be reported
within 48 hours after the person has knowledge of the discharge.within 48 hours after the person has knowledge of the discharge.

34. Fueling OperationsFueling Operations
 No smoking is permitted during fuelingNo smoking is permitted during fueling
operationsoperations
 The delivery driver must remain with the vehicleThe delivery driver must remain with the vehicle
at all times during the fueling operation.at all times during the fueling operation.
 The delivery driver will insure that the vehicle isThe delivery driver will insure that the vehicle is
properly positioned and that drip pans orproperly positioned and that drip pans or
absorbent pads are beneath all fuel lineabsorbent pads are beneath all fuel line
connections.connections.
 The delivery driver will have proper spill controlThe delivery driver will have proper spill control
supplies (booms, pads, etc.), a list of contactsupplies (booms, pads, etc.), a list of contact
numbers, and a working cell phone.numbers, and a working cell phone.

35. SecuritySecurity
 Regulated containers are to be locatedRegulated containers are to be located
inside locked rooms or access controlledinside locked rooms or access controlled
areas, or gated and locked areasareas, or gated and locked areas
accessible to authorized personnel.accessible to authorized personnel.
 Lighting must be sufficient to enable theLighting must be sufficient to enable the
visualization of spills or leaks during hoursvisualization of spills or leaks during hours
of darkness and to detour releases fromof darkness and to detour releases from
occurring through acts of vandalism.occurring through acts of vandalism.

36. Common SPCC ViolationsCommon SPCC Violations
 Inadequate Secondary ContainmentInadequate Secondary Containment
 Containment is either nonexistent, porous, orContainment is either nonexistent, porous, or
incapable of containing a spill due to improper size.incapable of containing a spill due to improper size.
 Fueling procedures not properly followedFueling procedures not properly followed
 Procedure is not properly observed, spill equipment isProcedure is not properly observed, spill equipment is
not readily available, etc.not readily available, etc.
 Security fencing and/or lighting not presentSecurity fencing and/or lighting not present
where applicablewhere applicable
 Gates are left unlocked, lighting is not maintainedGates are left unlocked, lighting is not maintained
 Training and inspection records not properlyTraining and inspection records not properly
documented or fileddocumented or filed

37. Health Concerns of OilsHealth Concerns of Oils
 Researchers know very little about the human health effects caused by fuelResearchers know very little about the human health effects caused by fuel
oils. Breathing vapor from fuel oil no. 1 (also known as kerosene or JP-5) foroils. Breathing vapor from fuel oil no. 1 (also known as kerosene or JP-5) for
periods as short as one hour may make you feel nauseous, irritate skin andperiods as short as one hour may make you feel nauseous, irritate skin and
eyes, or affect the nervous system. Some other effects include headache,eyes, or affect the nervous system. Some other effects include headache,
light-headedness, loss of appetite, poor coordination, and difficultylight-headedness, loss of appetite, poor coordination, and difficulty
concentrating. Breathing diesel fuel vapors for a long time may damageconcentrating. Breathing diesel fuel vapors for a long time may damage
kidneys, increase blood pressure, or lower the blood's ability to clot.kidneys, increase blood pressure, or lower the blood's ability to clot.11
 Persons with respiratory problems such as asthma, as well as youngPersons with respiratory problems such as asthma, as well as young
children, seniors, and persons with heightened sensitivity to chemicals maychildren, seniors, and persons with heightened sensitivity to chemicals may
be more susceptible to illness from exposure from fuel oils. People may bebe more susceptible to illness from exposure from fuel oils. People may be
especially concerned about young children and pets. If they touchespecially concerned about young children and pets. If they touch
contaminated soil or surfaces, may accidentally bring the fuel oil to theircontaminated soil or surfaces, may accidentally bring the fuel oil to their
mouth or eyes. Several case studies have reported accidental poisoningmouth or eyes. Several case studies have reported accidental poisoning
and death in children as the result of drinking kerosene. People with openand death in children as the result of drinking kerosene. People with open
cuts or recently healed wounds should be careful to stay away from fuel oil.cuts or recently healed wounds should be careful to stay away from fuel oil.22
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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US Department of Health and Human Services

38. SPCC ResourcesSPCC Resources
 No. 1 Heating Oil MSDSNo. 1 Heating Oil MSDS
http://www.mapllc.com/msds/0114MAR019.pdfhttp://www.mapllc.com/msds/0114MAR019.pdf
 No. 2 Heating Oil MSDSNo. 2 Heating Oil MSDS
http://www.mapllc.com/msds/0117MAR019.pdfhttp://www.mapllc.com/msds/0117MAR019.pdf
 Kerosene MSDSKerosene MSDS
http://www.mapllc.com/msds/0121MAR019.pdfhttp://www.mapllc.com/msds/0121MAR019.pdf
 Unleaded Gasoline MSDSUnleaded Gasoline MSDS
http://www.mapllc.com/msds/0127MAR019.pdfhttp://www.mapllc.com/msds/0127MAR019.pdf
 EPA SPCC Management GuidelinesEPA SPCC Management Guidelines
http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/spcc/index.htmhttp://www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/spcc/index.htm

39. Questions?Questions?
University of Alaska Fairbanks DepartmentUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks Department
of Environmental, Health, Safety, & Riskof Environmental, Health, Safety, & Risk
ManagementManagement
Please contact us at 474-5413 with anyPlease contact us at 474-5413 with any
questions or concerns that you may have.questions or concerns that you may have.
 Quiz information on next slide.Quiz information on next slide.

40. Please complete the quizPlease complete the quiz
 Quiz is located at:Quiz is located at: www.uaf.edu/safetywww.uaf.edu/safety
 TrainingTraining
 UAF Safety Training PowerPointsUAF Safety Training PowerPoints
 Complete quiz, click the “send quiz to EHS&RM” button.Complete quiz, click the “send quiz to EHS&RM” button.
 NOTE:NOTE: There is no need to contact EHS&RM to let usThere is no need to contact EHS&RM to let us
know you have finished the quiz. fysafety@uaf.edu isknow you have finished the quiz. fysafety@uaf.edu is
checked throughout the day, and your score will bechecked throughout the day, and your score will be
electronically filed for future reference.electronically filed for future reference.