1.

) BLUF
Chemical leakage is hazardous to humans and the environment; thus, it is urgent to
respond to the incident as effectively as possible. This response plan is made to manage the
chemical leakage at MUIDS. The scene mainly comprises five chemical barrels, four of which
leak. Some of the leak goes on the ground while the rest goes into the sewer and the soil nearby.
Two victims are also found lying unconscious but have no direct contact. After inspecting the
labels and beyond, the four chemicals are ​Perchloroethylene: Tetrachloroethylene 99.9%,
Toluene, Polyurethane coating, ​and ​Sodium Borohydride and Sodium Hydroxide​; all have the
property to evaporate at room temperature. They are carcinogenic, corrosive, irritant, and
explosive or flammable under specific conditions. To clean up the spills and assure everyone’s
safety, our team will carry out multiple steps simultaneously by having each person take care of
different tasks. For our safety, we will wear type C hazmat suit. The first step is isolating the area
by informing the school to evacuate students and staff to the fourth floor as the toxic gases will
drift only on the low level; we will put warning signs around the area to prevent anyone from
entering the scene. The second step is rescuing the victims by evacuating them to a safe area
above the wind flow, performing first aid if necessary, and call for ambulances. The third step is
stopping the leakage and cleaning up the spills. We will use the plug kits to close the holes and
turn the barrels upright; meanwhile, we will place pig mats and absorbent socks on and around
the leak to get rid of chemicals on the ground and sewer. For the chemicals in the soil, we will
dig the soil up, detox it by adding lime, and replace it with clean top soil. All contaminated
materials will be securely packed in close containers. The last step is then transporting and
disposing the contaminated materials at proper disposal sites and by secured methods. We will
also contact the chemical company to take responsibility of the remaining chemicals. Ultimately,
we have confidence that the chemical spills will be completely cleaned up and everyone will be
safe.
2.) Situational Overview

Figure1: Spill scene

The chemical spill incident happened at 9:30 on Tuesday. On the scene, there
were five blue chemical barrels, four with chemical labels, lying on the ground with five
wooden racks scattered around them. The liquid chemicals were leaking onto the floor
and into the sewer nearby. Two victims were unconscious on the ground without having
any visible physical contact with the leaking chemicals, therefore, it is possible that they
were harmed by inhaling chemical fumes.

2.1.) Chemical
2.1.1.) clear liquid leaking onto the floor and into the sewer.

2.2.) Surrounding
2.2.1.) 5 barrels lying on the ground.
2.2.2.) 5 wooden racks scattered on the ground near the barrels.
2.2.3.) 2 victims unconscious on the ground but still alive.
2.2.4.) Chemicals leaking from barrels onto the ground and into the sewer nearby.
2.2.5.) No bystanders around the scene.
2.2.6.) A 4-floored school with students and personnel near the scene.
3.) Objectives
3.1.) Isolate the area
3.1.1.) Make sure no one enters the scene.
3.1.2.) Evacuate people nearby and in the school building to safety if necessary.
3.2.) Rescue victims
3.3.) Stop the leakage
3.4.) Clear up the scene
3.4.1.) Chemical collection
3.4.2.) Chemical transportation
3.4.3.) Chemical deposition

4.) Relevant Information

4.1.) Chemicals Information
4.1.1.) Perchloroethylene: Tetrachloroethylene 99.9%
A. Physical Properties
a. Color: Colorless
b. Odor: Ether-like odor
c. Boiling point: 121 °C at 760 mmHg
d. Melting point: -22 °C
e. Vapor Pressure: 18.47 mmHg at 25 °C
f. Vapor Density (air =1): 5.7
g. Relative density of vapor/air-mixture​ ​20°C ​(air = 1​)​: 1.09
B. Chemical Properties
a. Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames
i. Produces toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen
chloride, phosgene, and chlorine.
b. Decomposes slowly in contact with moisture.
i. Produces trichloroacetic acid and hydrochloric acid.
c. Reacts violently with finely divided metals.
i. Generates fire and explosion hazard.
C. Health Hazards
a. Human carcinogen
i. It causes skin irritation.
ii. Suspected of causing cancer.
iii. Neurological effects.
iv. Harmful if swallowed and entered into airways.
4.1.2.) Toluene
A. Physical Properties
a. Color: Colorless
 b. Odor: Benzene-like odor
c. Boiling point: 110.7 °C
d. Melting point: -95 °C
e. Vapor pressure: 36.7 mmHg at 30 °C
f. Vapor density (air =1): 3.2
g. Relative density of vapor/air-mixture​ ​20°C:​ 1.01

B. Chemical Properties
a. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.
i. Generates fire and explosion hazard.
b. Not reactive with water.

C. Health Hazards
a. Health hazard / Carcinogenic
i. Damaged unborn child
ii. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
iii. Harmful by inhalation and contact with skin.

4.1.3.) Polyurethane coating

A. Physical Properties
a. Flammable liquid and vapor.

B. Chemical Properties
a. A high degree of resistance to the damaging effects of the
ultraviolet rays from the sun.

C. Health Hazards
a. Fatal if enters the airway or ingested.
b. It causes skin irritation or allergic reaction.
c. May cause breathing difficulties

4.1.4.) Sodium Borohydride and Sodium Hydroxide

A. Physical Property
a. Color: Colorless
b. Odor: Odorless
c. Boiling point: N/A
d. Melting point: 13 °C
e. Density: 1.4 g/cm​3​ (23 °C)
 B. Chemical Property
a. Oxidizing agents
b. Acid
c. Unstable if heated

C. Health Hazards
a. Health hazards
i. Extremely danger to skin, eyes, respiratory system
ii. Corrosive

4.1.5.) Unlabeled chemical

This chemical did not leak from the barrel.
4.2.) Weather information
4.2.1.) Temperature: 37 °C
4.2.2.) Rain possibility: at 15:00
4.2.3.) Relative Humidity: 85%
4.2.4.) Wind: 6km/hr, blowing towards the school.
4.3.) Victims Condition
Both victims are unconscious but still alive. They are lying on the ground near the
barrels, but are not in contact with the leaking chemicals.
4.3.1.) The first victim
A.) Short sleeve shirt and shorts
B.) No head protection
C.) Lying with his head toward the street
D.) On his right side, there is one barrel with a chemical spill
E.) No shoes
4.3.2.) The second victim
A.) Chemical spills both on his left and right side
B.) No head protection
C.) Only goggles
D.) No shirt
E.) Pants and gowns only
F.) No shoes

5.) Equipment Needed

5.1.) Protective Gears
5.1.1.) Type C Hazmat Suit: goggles, respirator, chemical suit, gloves, boots
5.2.) Equipment for Chemicals Clear-up
5.2.1.) Plug kit
 5.2.2.) Pig Mat for chemical absorption
5.2.3.) Containers for contaminated materials
5.2.4.) Absorbent socks
5.2.5.) Hoe
5.2.6.) Shovel
5.3.) Equipment for Victims’ First Aid and Treatment
5.3.1.) Cradle
5.3.2.) Artificial respirator

6.) Response Procedures

6.1.) Isolate the area
We will contact the police to help keep people from outside to enter the school
until the spill is taken care of. Since the toxic fumes from the chemicals are heavier than
air, hence, will remain on low grounds, everyone in and around the school building is to
evacuate to the top (4th) floor. Out of the five of us, one person will go to the school’s
information center to announce the evacuation notice and contact the school’s
administrators and staff to help escort the students to safety. To make sure that no one
who missed out on the announcement will come near the spill scene, we will use warning
signs to block off the area.

Figure2: The overview map of a contaminated area.

6.2.) Rescue victims

Before entering the scene, we will be dressed in type C Hazmat suits to prevent
any danger from contact with or inhaling the chemical. Two of us will move the victims
using cradles to the area ahead of the wind, so they will not breathe in any more toxic
fumes. We will call for an ambulance and begin performing first aid.
→ If called and still unconscious and without breathing, we will do CPR
immediately and call for AED if necessary.
→ Check to make sure that they really did not have any chemicals on their
bodies. If the victims are exposed to chemicals on areas of the skin, we will rinse
the skin with clean water for 15 minutes or with a large amount.

6.3.) Stop the leakage and Clean Chemicals

Two of us will try to stop the leakage and collect the spilled chemicals. When still
clean, we will prepare air locked containers to contain the contaminated materials. One
person will use the plug kits to block the holes on the barrels to stop the leakage and put
the barrels back to their vertical position. The other one will place absorbent socks at the
ending points of the leakage and clean the chemicals with pig mats. The socks and pig
mats will then be kept in the prepared container. After that, we will dig up the top 2-3
inches of the dirt where the chemicals leaked into with a hoe and use a shovel to pick it
up and put it in another container. We will also apply the activated charcoal t​o the
contaminated surface in order to avoid significant plant injury and long-term
contamination. Then, we will cover the contaminated area with at least 2 inches of lime
and then top that with fresh topsoil.

Figure3: The contaminated area

 **Note: 6.1.), 6.2.) and 6.3.) will happen simultaneously**

6.4) Transport Chemicals and Dispose of Contaminated Items

We will contact the chemical company that owned the chemicals to have them
help transport the chemicals either to be used or disposed of. We will figure out and
contact the company using the information provided at the side of the barrels. We will
dispose of the contaminated soil at a proper disposal site.

7.) Conclusion
In conclusion, after the procedures that we follow, the students, teachers, and staff in the
school will not be allowed to enter the chemical spill area and will be evacuated to safe areas in
the school. The victims will also be transported to a safe area and treated with medical aids if
needed. The chemical spills will be cleaned using pig mat and sent back or picked up by the
companies which owned the chemicals. Some chemical spills in the soil will be cleaned by
removing the soil to the disposal area and replaced with fresh soil.