STANDARD OPERATING

PRACTICE

Fuel Spillage

Version 1

9th May 2016

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Table of Contents

1. OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................3
2. SCOPE.........................................................................................................................................3
3. DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................................3
4. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT..............................................................................................3
5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES..........................................................................................3
6. STANDARD PRACTICES.........................................................................................................3
7. REFERENCES............................................................................................................................4

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1. OBJECTIVE
This document aims to provide basic information on the standard practices on how to
handle Fuel spillage or leakage to promote safe work and responsible environmental
practices, including compliance with regulations and reducing the potential for pollution and
other negative environmental impacts.

2. SCOPE
This document provides guidance on the standard procedure on handling situation where
fuel spillage or fuel leakage happens.

3. DEFINITIONS
3.1. Fuel: a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned: Wood,
coal, oil, petrol, and gas are all different kinds of fuel.
3.2. Spill: to cause or allow something to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container usually in
an accidental way
3.3. PPE: This refers to the Personal Protective Equipment required to be worn in the entire
duration of work.

4. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

4.1 Basic PPE

5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Facilities Manager

5.2 HSE officer
5.3 MEP Engineer
5.4 Technicians

6. STANDARD PRACTICES

6.1 Procedures in the Event of a Spill

6.1.1 Safety First: assess the scene to determine safety hazards, the source or cause of the
spill and the nature and volume of the spill.
6.1.2 Immediately stop work and notify all personnel in the vicinity. Immediately notify
supervisors of any chemical, fuel or oil spill. Ensure there are no sources of ignition
within the spill area and ventilate as much as possible.
6.1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment including respirators to contain and
recover spills. Implement measures to stop the leak or source of the spill and begin
to contain the spill provided it is safe to do so. Dyke area to contain the spill, prevent
spill from reaching a watercourse, drain or exposed soil. Use proper spill recovery

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supplies to contain and recover the spilled material. Allow gasoline to evaporate, to
minimize risk of potential ignition.
6.1.4 Supervisors are to immediately report any spills of fuel or oil of 100 liters or more by
calling the fire Department
6.1.5 Treat contaminated spill recovery supplies as hazardous wastes and handle and
dispose of these accordingly.
6.1.6 Re-stock spill recovery supplies to replace those that have been used.
6.1.7 After containment and recovery have been competed the Supervisor is to ensure
that a Report is submitted to the Immediate Supervisor for further actions.

Note – if more than 100 liters of Fuel has been spilled do not attempt to clean up the
material. Evacuate personnel to a location upwind and notify every one of the spill
to avoid ignition. Contact the fire department immediately. Attempt to divert or
otherwise prevent fuel from entering storm drains and ditches, or from entering
watercourses or exposed soils. Ensure that those managing the spill approach from
upwind, wearing appropriate protective gear including respirators equipped with
organic vapor cartridges.

6.2 Preventative Measures

6.2.1 Fueling procedures must be followed at all times. Turn off ignition, do not leave
vehicle unattended while fueling, operator must know where emergency shut-off is
located.
6.2.2 Use drip trays or other means of containment when servicing equipment or
transferring fuels, lubricants and chemicals.
6.2.3 All portable and vehicle mounted fuel and oil containers must be inspected daily for
leaks.
6.2.4 All equipment is to be inspected daily for improper operation and leaks, any
problems must be reported.
6.2.5 Ensure that spill kits are fully stocked, and are stored where needed in clearly
marked weather proof containers.

7. REFERENCES
Operations and Maintenance Manual

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