ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)

A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan is a type of plan utilized in industries for
the purpose of preventing spills of oil and associated chemicals used within the industry. Apart from the health
risks posed to workers by oil & chemical leaks and spills, these substances can also potentially harm the
environment, damage equipment, and expose companies to financial losses. It's important to understand that the
size of any chemical spill is not an indicator of whether or not it is dangerous. In fact, in the instance of
flammable and corrosive chemicals, smaller leaks and spills can pose just as serious a danger to health and
safety as larger spills.
By taking requisite precautionary measures to mitigate the risk of a chemical & oil spillage, businesses
can ensure that they handle potentially dangerous chemicals & oil securely in a way that protects employees and
the surrounding environment.
An SPCC must describe the measures that a facility has in place to prevent spills from occurring, to control
spills that do occur, and to counter the effects of any spills that enter the surrounding environment.
SPCCs are considered to be relevant to worker health and safety due to the various hazards associated with oil
and chemical spills, which include both exposure to toxic chemicals and potential physical hazards associated
with spills (such as the increased likelihood that a worker could fall due to a slippery surface).

Spill Containment
What Does Spill Containment Mean?
Spill containment is the process of keeping a spillage within a barrier or drainage area rather than
allowing it to be absorbed into the surface of the ground. It may relate to any type of workplace spillage,
including chemicals and oils.

What is the difference between primary and secondary spill containment?

When storing oil and hazardous chemicals, we are obliged under the law to ensure that these substances
are stored properly and securely so they do not escape their containment and pollute the environment. There are
two types of containment for these substances: primary and secondary. The purpose of each type is different and
so is the way they're used.
Primary containment Secondary containment
Primary containment is the receptacle in which the Secondary containment, on the other hand, is
hazardous substance is contained during normal intended to contain a spill or leak when the primary
operation. It confines the substance and, when all containment fails. Unlike primary containment units,
goes well, does not allow it to spill or leak outside of secondary containment is not continuously filled with
the container. the substance and only acts as a safeguard.
Emptying a primary containment is a routine Emptying secondary containment is an emergency
operational procedure, requiring us to train our procedure, requiring us to train our team in
employees how to handle the substance. emergency response.
Primary containment comes in different sizes and Secondary containment reflects the size and nature of
 types. Some is fairly small and mobile, like drums
and totes, and comes to us pre-filled by the
manufacturer. Other primary containment receptacles
are way larger and immobile, such as oil holding
tanks, and we generally fill and empty them on our
premises during our operational processes.
the substance stored in the primary container. It
should be big enough to contain the spilled substance,
and the material has to be compatible with the
substance. Secondary containment units, like spill
pallets and chemical bunds, berms are usually found
beneath or around the primary containment. A
notable exception is the double wall tank, where the
secondary containment wraps around the primary
containment.

Tips for Preventing Oil and Chemical Spills in the Workplace

 Store chemicals in covered areas.
 Use Spill Kits, Bunds, and Spill Pallets.
 Store containers on secure shelving.
 Prevent overcrowding in chemical storage units.
 Ensure chemicals are stored at or below eye level.
 Regularly inspect oil and chemical containers on site for leaks or deterioration.
 Safeguard the transportation of oil and chemical containers
 Implement strict decanting procedures