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Document No: H&S/SRP/01/00

Spill Response Procedure


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OCEAN LANKA

Document prepared by: Thusitha Balasooriya Location: BEPZ, Block B Walgama, Malwana.
Manager Health and Safety
File Name: Spill Response Procedures. Doc. Date 12/07/2016

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Spill Management Team

Name Designation Phone No Department E-mail

Document Owner:

Thusitha Balasooriya Manager H&S 0771562546 Health & Safety thusithab@oceanlanka.lk

Team Members:

Roy Balasuriya Manager 0772943285 Engineering & britton@oceanlanka.lk


Engineering Maintenance

Suranga Weerasinghe Senior Engineer 0711271142 Engineering & Surangaw@oceanlanka.lk


Maintenance

Chathura Kalhara Senior Engineer 0772291481 Engineering & Chathura@oceanlanka.lk


Maintenance

Gimal Gunawardana Divisional Head 0773476112 Dyeing gimal@oceanlanka.lk


Dyestuff and
Chemical
Purchasing
Samantha Perera Production 0773580986 Knitting Samantha@oceanlanka.lk
Executive
Ajith Ariyarathne Production 0772291480 ETP ajitha@oceanlanka.lk
Assistant

Table of Contents

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1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………….……….1
2. TRAINING…………………………………………………………………………………….2
3. EQUIPMENT………………………………………………………………………………….3
4. SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURES…………………………………………………………..5
4.1 General Spill Response Procedures.
4.2 Acid Spill Response Procedure.
4.3 Alkali Spill Response Procedure.
4.4 Hydrofluoric Acid Spill Response Procedure.
4.5 Petroleum Oil, Heating oil and Lubricant oil Spill Response Procedure.

5. REPORTING AN INCIDANT …………………………………………………………………11

5.1 Initial Information.

5.2 Notification.

6.0 Quick Reference Emergence Procedure.

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INTRODUCTION

The employees with the following job titles have specific responsibilities within this program, or
Supervise those with specific responsibilities within this program, and therefore should become
Familiar with its contents:

 Assistant Manager Health & safety.


 Manager Engineering and maintenance.
 Senior Engineer Boiler.
 Senior Engineer Purchasing and Stores
 Assistant Manager Knitting.
 Manager Dyeing and Finishing Department.
 Manager Printing Department.
 Senior Production Engineer Research & Development.
 Divisional Head Dyestuff and Chemical Purchasing
 Divisional Head Testing Lab.
 Divisional Head Color Lab.

Many of the chemicals and chemical products used at OCEANLANKA (Pvt) Ltd can be hazardous if not
handled properly. In addition, releases of effluent or wastes materials may position a health risk from contact,
inhalation or ingestion. Employees may come into contact with potentially hazardous products through use, or
in the event of a spill or leak. This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the steps to be taken at any
OCEANLANKA (Pvt) Ltd in the event of a spill or leak, and should be used in conjunction with the
OCEANLANKA Hazard Communication System. The proper response to a potentially hazardous situation can
prevent injury to employees, sub-contractors, visitors, or to the environment, as well as the loss of property. The
procedures outlined below will describe what to do at the company level at the time of the incident, as well as
the actions to be taken once the spill or leak is cleaned-up. In addition, there are certain functions to be
performed by the Health and Safety Department and Environmental section. The following procedures outline
the steps that should be taken in the event of a small, easily controlled spill or leak. These procedures should be
followed regardless of whether the chemical products, or chemicals, lubricants, fuel, effluent are hazardous or
non-hazardous. In general, a small spill involves a single container of a single product. If multiple products
become intermixed as a result of the spill or leak, it may be necessary to contact H&S Officer by 077 1562546,
then 303 from an internal phone or speed dial no #6632 from company internal phones. The person responsible
for the release must determine whether a spill or leak can be safely cleaned-up using available equipment and
personnel. If any reaction of a released chemical is observed, including the generation of gases or vapors, or the
evolution of large amounts of heat is detected; the must be inform to emergency respond team or fire team as
well as BOI fire brigade immediately.

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2 TRAINING

In order to properly respond to a spill or leak, employees who may be asked to clean-up a release must be
adequately trained, and the proper tools must be available. In conjunction with the OCEANLANKA Hazard
Communication System in some cases a Spill Prevention Control and Counter measures (SPCC) Plan,
employees responsible for the clean-up of spilled or leaked materials should be familiar with the following:

1. OCEANLANKA Hazard Communication System.


2. The proper selection, use, and maintenance of spill response equipment.
3. The physical, biological, and chemical hazard(s), if any, of the released material.
4. Special precautions to be taken when cleaning-up and handling the released material.
5. The implementation of the spill response procedure.

It is imperative that the necessary training be provided well in advance of an employee's involvement in a spill
or leak clean-up of a hazardous material. To ensure the health and safety of the responsible employee(s), as well
as their co-workers, it is important that they be familiar with the information contained on the product label and
MSDS for chemical materials frequently encountered.

Employees who have not received proper spill response training by OCEANLANKA (Pvt) Ltd, or who have
received training but do not feel confident in their ability to respond to a spill or release due to the size or nature
of the spill, should never attempt to clean-up a hazardous material spill. Instead, they should contact the
appropriate personnel so that a proper response can be coordinated.

3 EQUIPMENT

In order to be prepared for any spill or leak that might occur at company premises; the following items should
be readily available and maintained strictly for use in the event of a spill or leak. This list can and should be
supplemented by individual departments as needed to ensure that the necessary equipment is readily available.

 Appropriate Signs to isolate a spill area. This may include, but need not be limited to, warning tape,
orange cones, and/or wet-floor signs.

 Rubber or Neoprene Gloves. These materials are far more resistant to a wide variety of materials than
Latex gloves. If the only gloves available are constructed of Latex, then these can be used, but they
should be discarded immediately after use. Most rubber or Neoprene gloves can be decontaminated and
reused.

 Safety Goggles. Safety goggles must be worn at all times while responding to a spill or leak. Safety
glasses should not be worn as splash protection, as material can contact the eyes from above or below
the edge of the frame. Employees responding to a spill or leak should never wear contact lenses.

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Contact lenses may trap airborne particles or gases against the eye, greatly increasing the chance of
harm. In addition to the wearing of safety goggles, it is recommended that a face-shield be used to
protect the face during clean-up operations involving corrosive or irritating materials (i.e., acids, strong
bases, skin sensitizers).

 Chemical Resistant Overalls. Chemical Resistant Overalls will prevent contact with an employee or
employee's clothing during a clean-up.

 Rubber Boots. Rubber or Tyvek boots or over-boots will protect an employee's feet and footwear from
contamination during clean-up operations.

 Absorbent Material. One or all of the following materials should be readily available to use in the

 Event of a spill or leak. The preferred material is in the form of absorbent pillows, pads, or booms sand
bags, fabric, saw dust. These absorbent pillows, pads, or booms are constructed of highly absorbent
inert filler that retains its shape when saturated. This allows for easy transfer into an appropriate
container. Another option, although less efficient than the absorbent pillows, pads, and booms, is to use
floor-sweeping compound or similar loose absorbent. This material is typically inert clay that is formed
into small granules. If floor-sweeping compound is to be used, there should be at least enough present
to absorb the contents of the largest container in the area.

 Neutralizing Agent. Limestone (chalk, calcium carbonate), soda ash (sodium carbonate), or baking
soda (sodium bicarbonate), among other things is mild alkaline (basic) chemicals that can be used to
neutralize acidic materials. Citric acid, very dilute hydrochloric acid, or monosodium phosphate, among
other things, are acidic chemicals that can be used to neutralize alkaline materials. Neutralization can
render the spilled materials less hazardous, or even non-hazardous. A given amount of each will
neutralize different amount of chemical. Whichever material is chosen, a sufficient quantity to
neutralize a small spill or leak should be maintained as part of the spill or leak clean-up supplies. No
attempt should be made to neutralize concentrated acids or bases using any of the above
neutralizing agents as extreme heat and/or toxic gasses may be released.

 Plastic or metal Shovel. The shovel should be a large, long-handled, flat-blade design for large spill
clean-ups. A smaller shovel or scoop can be used for small spill clean-ups. It is preferable that it be
made of plastic, as metal shovels can react with some acids and strong bases, or may spark when
pushed along a surface. The shovel should be used to transfer contaminated absorbent to an appropriate
container. In addition, it can be used to facilitate the spreading of absorbent over the released material.

 Push Broom. A push broom with synthetic bristles should be available to assist in cleaning up excess
absorbent during large spill clean-ups. In addition, the push broom can be used to help scrub the
contaminated area during the final clean-up stages.

 Mop and Bucket. A cloth mop and rinse bucket should be available to clean large contaminated areas
after the initial clean-up efforts.

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 Plastic Scoop. A large plastic scoop can be used to facilitate the spreading of neutralizing compound or
absorbent material. The use of a scoop in dispensing these materials is advised, as it reduces the need
for handling potentially heavy containers.

 Plastic bags. Plastic bags of varying sizes between five (5) and thirty (30) gallons capacity should be
available to place contaminated spill or leak clean-up debris. The bags should be a minimum of 3-ply
construction. If a bag is used to contain hazardous spill or leak clean-up debris, it should be placed
inside of another bag to help prevent tears and subsequent release of the hazardous material, make sure
that there are bags specifically labeled for hazard waste available. Does not use hazard waste bags for
chemical spills? Place bags or container prior to disposal.

 Permanent Marker. A permanent marker should be used to label the collected spill o leak debris
containers after the clean-up is complete. All containers should be marked with the name of the material
that spilled or leaked, the date collected, and any warning statements found on the product's label or
within its Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

 Disposable Rags. Some items may be added or removed to address specific hazardous chemicals in an
area. All spill response equipment should be stored in a single location near where hazardous materials
are used and stored. Again, the equipment in the spill response kit should be used only for spill
response. The storage area for a spill response kit should be well marked and accessible to avoid
confusion in an emergency.

4 SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURES

The following outlines the procedure that should be followed at the Company level in the event of a spill or
leak. A spill response procedure quick-reference page that provides a summary of the procedure for immediate
use can be found in the Written Hazard Communication Program.

4.1 General Spill Response Procedures


1. Isolate the spill from visitors, and employees using safety cones or other appropriate markers.

2. Notify your supervisor immediately.

3. Ventilate the area, if possible. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin. If spilled material
comes into contact with skin, wash with large amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes. If
irritation develops and persists, seek medical attention. If material contacts eyes, rinse with large
amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids open to facilitate rinsing. Seek
medical attention immediately. Remove contaminated clothing immediately.

4. If the spilled material is, or is suspected of being, flammable or otherwise combustible, remove or
deactivate all ignition sources within the area. This includes pilot lights on the area. Electrical
switches should be isolated or otherwise be prevented from being activated/deactivated to prevent
electrical arcing.

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5. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for precautions to be taken when handling
chemical, as well as appropriate protective equipment to be worn. It is best to familiarize yourself
with the product MSDS before there is an emergency.

6. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection (if necessary) a tall times
during spill clean-up. If possible, use the protective equipment specified on the MSDS. If this cannot
be obtained, use neoprene, butyl rubber, or rubber gloves. Wear chemical protective goggles to
protect eyes. Safety glasses may not provide adequate protection. Contact lenses should not be worn
by personnel responsible for the clean-up of chemical spills. A face shield can be used to provide
additional protection for the face and neck from chemical or biological material splashes. Never
clean-up large hazardous material spills alone.

7. For potentially flammable chemicals, have fire-fighting equipment nearby. This should include an
ABC-rated fire extinguisher, or a D-rated fire extinguisher for flammable metals.

8. Stop the leak if it can be done without risk. Do not allow spill material to enter floor drains, storm
drains, sanitary sewers, or property outside the facility.

9. For liquid spills: Apply absorbent material to liquid spills and collect into a pail with sealable lid.
Be sure to apply sufficient quantities of absorbent to absorb all liquid. If floor-sweeping compound
is used, it should be spread along the outer edge of the spill to block the flow of liquid, and then
evenly over the surface of a release. Once absorbed, the absorbed spill material should then be
shoveled or swept into an appropriate container. Place ruptured containers into pail and surround
with an absorbent before sealing. If the liquid is:

 Acid – Refer to Section 4.2 - Acid Spill Response Procedure.

 Alkali (Base) – Refer to Section 4.3 – Alkali Spill Response Procedure.

 Sulfuric Acid – Refer to Section 4.4 – Sulfuric Acid Spill Response Procedure.

 Petroliam oil Spill Response Procedure.

Collect spilled material and ruptured containers, and place into a pail with sealable lid. The use of the special
Acid, Alkali, Mercury, Hydrofluoric Acid, and Biological Agent or Bodily Fluid Spill Response Procedures can
make the spilled material significantly less hazardous, or even non-hazardous. Because a neutralized chemical is
typically less hazardous,, employees, contractors, visitors, or the environment. The procedures can, however
generate heat and vapors that are very hazardous in and of themselves. As such, these procedures should only be
used by properly trained and competent personnel.

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10. Label the pail containing clean-up material with the words "Spill Clean-Up Debris. Do Not
Touch.", the material's name, the date, and hazard warnings from the original package. Place the
container in a secure, well-ventilated location away from traffic until final disposal can be arranged.
If possible, avoid placing the container outdoors unless necessary to ensure proper ventilation. Waste
containers must be air tight to prevent release of hazardous liquids, gases, and/or vapors.
11. Clean all spill response equipment. Personal protective equipment must be thoroughly cleaned with
detergent and water following the clean-up (refer to the Personal Protective Equipment Program
and Respiratory Protection Program). All equipment should be inspected for damage before being
returned to service. Damaged items must be repaired or replaced before use.

12. Spill clean-up personnel should change clothing (if contaminated), and wash hands and face
thoroughly with soap and water after all procedures are complete and the spill residue and debris are
safely stored away.

4.2 Acid Spill Response Procedure

Prior to absorbing an acid spill or leak:

1. Using neutralizing agent (see Equipment), surround the spill area with a continuous pile. Slowly cover
spill with neutralizing agent. Sprinkle the neutralizing agent evenly over the top of the spilled material in
small amounts, as there may be foaming. Avoid exposure to any mist from the reaction. Continue
applying neutralizing agent until bubbling ceases. Be sure to cover all areas of the spill, including
shelving and contaminated containers. If necessary, dissolve the neutralizing agent in small amount of
water before applying.

2. The resultant solution should be absorbed and placed into a sealable, airtight container that is
compatible with the neutralized spill material.
3. Place ruptured containers into 5-gallon pail (or larger if necessary) with sealable lid, surround the
product container with a compatible absorbent, then tightly seal the pail or other container.

4.3 Alkali Spill Response Procedure

Prior to absorbing an alkaline (base) spill or leak:

1. Using neutralizing agent (see Equipment), surround the spill area with a continuous pile. Slowly cover
spill with neutralizing agent. Sprinkle the neutralizing agent evenly over the top of the spilled material in
small amounts, as there may be foaming. Avoid exposure to any mist from the reaction. Continue
applying neutralizing agent until bubbling ceases. Be sure to cover all areas of the spill, including
shelving and contaminated containers. If necessary, dissolve the neutralizing agent in small amount of
water before applying.
2. The resultant solution should be absorbed and placed into a sealable, airtight container that is
compatible with the neutralized spill material.

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3. Place ruptured containers into 5-gallon pail (or larger if necessary) with sealable lid, surround the
product container with a compatible absorbent, and then tightly seal the pail or other container.

4.4 Sulfuric Acid Spill Response Procedure

Sulfuric acid poses such an extreme threat to an employee’s health and safety that it warrants distinct spill
response procedures. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to clean up a Sulfuric acid spill unless you
have been properly trained in spill response procedures, you have the necessary equipment, and you are
confident in your ability to respond to the spill or release safely and efficiently. If any of these criteria is
questionable, do not attempt to clean up the spill. Sulfuric acid can cause severe, slow-healing skin burns. In
addition, it can be skin absorbed causing potentially life-threatening systemic health effects. Sulfuric Acid
shares many of the properties of other inorganic acids Sulfuric acid has a very strong affinity for calcium, such
as the calcium in your blood, nervous system, and bones. This affinity for calcium can, however, be used to
your advantage in the event of a spill. As with the basic acid spill procedures described in Section 4.2, above,
prior to absorbing a hydrofluoric acid spill or leak:

1. Be sure to have first-aid supplies, including a special calcium carbonate-based salve, available before
beginning the cleanup.

2. Using a calcium-based neutralizing agent, such as calcium carbonate, surround the spill area with a
continuous pile. Slowly cover spill with neutralizing agent. Sprinkle the neutralizing agent evenly over
the top of the spilled material in small amounts, as there may be foaming. Avoid exposure to any mist
from the reaction. Continue applying neutralizing agent until bubbling ceases. Be sure to cover all areas
of the spill, including shelving and contaminated containers. If necessary, dissolve the neutralizing agent
in a small amount of water before applying.

3. The resultant solution should be absorbed and placed into a sealable, airtight container that is
compatible with the neutralized spill material.

4. Place ruptured containers into 5L pail (or larger if necessary) with sealable lid, surround the product
container with a compatible absorbent, and then tightly seal the pail or other container.

4.5 Petroleum Oil, Heating oil and Lubricant oil Spill Response Procedure –

Types of petroleum oils, Heating oils and lubricants use in OCEANLANKA (Pvt) Ltd –
 Deiseal fuel oil
 Furnas oil (800 redwood seconds )
 Thermic oil (THERMINOL 55, TEXATHERM 46 OR MOBILL THERM)
 Machinery lubricant oil.
General precious

1. If leak or spill appears on machine or equipment Stop operations and shut down the equipment.

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2. Remove any sources of spark or flame in the area of 10meter radius.


3. Contain the source of the spill where possible.
4. Determine the approximate volume of the spill.
5. Identify the location of nearby storm drains, sewers and natural waterways.
6. Ensure that fellow workers are notified of the spill.

Spills on concrete, tiled, tare or cement floor

 Identify the chemical and assess the risk relating to the chemical.
 Remove any sources of spark or flame in the area of 10meter radius
 Select the relevant PPE to handling the spilled chemical.
 Use booms or any other materials (saw dust or sand) to CONTAIN the spill & stop the chemical spill at
the source.
 Use absorption pads or any other absorbent materials (saw dust or sand) to ABSORB the spill.
 Collect the absorbent materials in to the waste bag and send for dispose to the relevant authority.
 In the Mass release spill should contained by sand bags and pumped in to the mobile or stationary
containers.

Spills on Land (gravel, rock, soil and vegetation)

 Trench or ditch to intercept or contain flow of fuel or petroleum products on land, where feasible (loose
sand, gravel and surface layers of organic materials are amenable to trenching/ditching; trenching in
rocky substrates is typically impractical and impossible).
 Construct a soil berm down slope of the spill. Use of synthetic, impervious sheeting can also be used to
act as a barrier.
 Where available, recover spills through manual or mechanical means including shovels, heavy
equipment and pumps.
 Absorb petroleum residue with synthetic absorbent pad materials.
 Recover spilled and contaminated material, including soil and vegetation.
 Transport contaminated material to approved disposal or recovery site. Equipment used will depend on
the magnitude and location of the spill.
 Where safe, disposal can be done through controlled in-situ combustion with approval of government
authorities.
 Land based disposal is only authorized with the approval of government authorities.
 In the Mass release spill should contained by sand bags and pumped in to the mobile or stationary
containers

Spills on Water

 Contain spills on open water immediately to restrict the size and extent of the spill.
 Fuel/petroleum products, which float on water, may be contained through the use of booms, absorbent
materials, skimming, and the erection of culverts.

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 Deploy containment booms to minimize spill area, although effectiveness of booms may be limited by
wind, waves and other factors.
 Use absorbent booms to slowly encircle and absorb spilled material. These absorbents are hydrophobic
(absorb hydrocarbons and repel water).
 Once booms are secured, use skimmers to draw in hydrocarbons and minimal amounts of water.
Skimmed material can be pumped through hoses to empty fuel tanks/drums.
 Culverts permit water flow while capturing and collecting fuel along the surface with absorbent
materials.
 Chemical methods including dispersants, emulsion – treating agents and shoreline cleaning will be
considered.
 Use absorbent pads and similar materials to capture small spills/oily residue on water.
 In the Mass release spill should contained by sand bags and pumped in to the mobile or stationary
containers

5 REPORTING AN INCIDENT

Any spill or leak of a hazardous chemical should be reported to the appropriate parties. Should contact Assistant
Manager H&S by 077 1562546, then 303 from an internal phone or speed dial no #6632 from company internal
phones. In the major spillage or fuel or lubricant spillage relevant department should contact the Manager E&M
Project via phone no – 0772943285, then 300 from an internal phone or speed dial no # 8040. In the
environment release, should contact the Manager Dyeing and Finishing mobile phone number 0773939355 or
328 from an internal phone with the aim of taking rapid dictions to contain the release with the support of ETP.
Spill Management Team should actively participate for control the spill in order to reduce or minimize the
adverse effect of the spill or release.

5.1 Initial Information

The information provided to the Assistant Manager H&S and will be logged, and the necessary actions taken.
Prior to contacting, Informer or caller should have at least the following information available:

1. The circumstances leading to, and contributing to the incident.


2. The type and quantity of all materials involved.
3. Whether any employees were injured and/or contaminated.
4. The location of the spill or leak.
5. Remedial actions thus-far taken.
6. The name of all agencies notified thus-far, if any, and the person spoken to, and his or her telephone number.
7. Whether or not there were any injuries.
8. Any additional information that might be available including, but not limited to, Fire Department, Police, or
medical reports.

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Special attention and effort should be paid on the part of spill responders to ensure that a spill or leak of
material is quickly and decisively cleaned-up to prevent subsequent exposure to employees, students, visitors,
and the environment. The above information is necessary to properly assess the degree of risk to all concerned
parties, and to help guide Ocean Lanka subsequent actions.

5.2 Notification

According to the factories Ordinance 45 of 1942 of under section 61 dangers occurrences reporting such as
fatality or reportable injury must be reported to the District Factory Inspection Engineer or Chief Factory
Inspection Engineer immediately. Initial notification shall be made by telephone, with a written notification (by
form no -10 and DFIE-1) provided as soon as possible.

6.0 Quick Reference Emergency Procedure.

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