COULSON GROUP OF COMPANIES
CHEMICAL SPILL AND FIRE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Port Alberni
British Columbia
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• Internal Emergency Response Personnel Phone Numbers
• External Emergency Phone Numbers
• Spill Cleanup and Waste Disposal Companies
• Appendices – Chemical Information Sheets
• Ensolv
• Solvent
• Varsol
1. Reporting Structure
* see Section 3 - Definitions for more details on positions
Select the appropriate procedure colour based on the material spilled
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Examples: Hydrofluoric Acid, Sulphuric Acid
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Examples: Cupric Sulphate, Chromium Trioxide
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Examples: Toluene, Fuels, Oils
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Examples: Ardrox 185, Regular Paint, Waste Paint
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1- ACIDS - SPILL FIRST RESPONSE
| PPE |
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Goggles, Boots, Gloves, Protective Suit |
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| HCl, H 2 SO 4 Neoprene, butyl, natural rubber, Viton and PVC | |
| HF Neoprene and PVC are recommended – not simple rubber. |
1. ASSESS AND NOTIFY
• Assess the situation to determine if the spill can be handled by Coulson, or if additional help is required.
• If required, Dial 911, dial 9 first for an outside line
• Advise On-Scene Response Coordinator of the location, type, quantity, and extent of spill• Determine if the spill is reportable
2. ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONNEL
• Inform personnel in the immediate area and instruct them to contact a supervisor
• Eliminate all sources of ignition
• Evacuate personnel from area and stay upwind or away from vapours
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
• Apply HF Antidote Gel containing calcium gluconate for HF spills on skin .
• Refer to product MSDS for pertinent information on the product spilled
3. STOP PRODUCT FLOW
• Identify the source of the spill (consult MSDS for additional information)
• Stop the source of the spill by creating a perimeter of sodium bicarbonate around the spill. This neutralizer can be applied to all acid spills
• STAY UPWIND OR AWAY FROM NEUTRALIZATION PROCESS
• REACTION CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS GASSES
• WEAR SCBA BREATHING APARATUS WHEN WORKING WITH ACIDS
4. CONTAIN THE SPILL
• Provide sufficient barrier of neutralizer
• Cover all storm drains if acid flows outside of the building• AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH WATER
• Avoid contact with combustible materials
5. CLEAN UP AND RECOVER THE SPILLED MATERIAL
• Mix neutralizer into acid inward from the barrier into the middle of the spill
• Test the pH of the mixture with pH paper
• If pH is not between 5 and 9, add more neutralizer
• Once neutralized scoop material into disposal container – polyethylene is best.
6. COLLECT SPILL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT
• Collect and package used spill response equipment
• Label the packaged equipment with the date, contents, and name of person packing the equipment
7. PREPARE AN INCIDENT REPORT
• Complete a spill report and keep notes of all events
• Identify causes and recommended actions to minimize future incidents
2- ACIDIC POWDERS - SPILL FIRST RESPONSE
PPE Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Goggles, Boots, Gloves, Protective Suit
1. ASSESS AND NOTIFY
• Assess the situation to determine if the spill can be handled by Coulson, or if additional help is required.
• If required, Dial 911, dial 9 first for an outside line
• Advise On-Scene Response Coordinator of the location, type, quantity, and extent of spill
• Determine if the spill is reportable
2. ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONNEL
• Inform personnel in the immediate area and instruct them to contact a supervisor
• Eliminate all sources of ignition
• Do not touch material
• Evacuate personnel from area and avoid inhalation of dust
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
• Refer to product MSDS for pertinent information on the product spilled
3. CONTAIN THE SPILL
• Cover all storm drains if acid flows outside of the building
• Avoid contact with combustible materials
4. CLEAN UP AND RECOVER THE SPILLED MATERIAL
• SWEEP POWDER INTO CONTAINER WITHOUT RAISING DUST
• Rinse swept area with water
• Scoop material into disposal container – polyethylene is best
• Some powders may produce slippery conditions
5. COLLECT SPILL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT
• Collect and package used spill response equipment
• Label the packaged equipment with the date, contents, and name of person packing the equipment
6. PREPARE AN INCIDENT REPORT
• Complete a spill report and keep notes of all events
• Identify causes and recommended actions to minimize future incidents
3- FLAMMABLES - SPILL FIRST RESPONSE
PPE Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Goggles, Boots, Gloves, Protective Suit
1. ASSESS AND NOTIFY
• Assess the situation to determine if the spill can be handled by Coulson, or if additional help is required.
• If required, Dial 911, dial 9 first for an outside line
• Advise On-Scene Response Coordinator of the location, type, quantity, and extent of spill
• Determine if the spill is reportable
2. ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONNEL
• Inform all personnel in the immediate area and instruct them to contact a supervisor
• Eliminate all sources of ignition
• Evacuate personnel from area
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
• Refer to product MSDS for pertinent information on the product spilled
3. STOP PRODUCT FLOW
• Identify the source of the spill
• Stop the source of the spill using absorbent spill response equipment
4. CONTAIN THE SPILL
• Create dyke with absorbent materials
• Cover all storm drains that might receive spilled material
• If the product has entered a drainage ditch deploy booms or appropriate products
• Avoid contact with combustible materials
5. CLEAN UP AND RECOVER THE SPILLED MATERIAL
• Pump all free liquids to a containment vessel
• Use spill pads or other adsorbents as required
6. COLLECT SPILL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT
• Collect and package used spill response equipment
• Label the packaged equipment with the date, contents, and name of person packing the equipment
7. PREPARE AN INCIDENT REPORT
• Complete a spill report and keep notes of all events
• Identify causes and recommended actions to minimize future incidents
4- PAINTS AND SOLVENTS - SPILL FIRST RESPONSE
PPE |
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Goggles, Boots, Gloves, Protective Suit
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| Ardrox | nitrile, Neoprene, latex, Silvershield OK with caustic | |
| Ensolve | Viton or Silvershield | |
| Varsol | nitrile or Viton | |
1. ASSESS AND NOTIFY
• Assess the situation to determine if the spill can be handled by Coulson, or if additional help is required
• If required, Dial 911, dial 9 first for an outside line
• Advise On-Scene Response Coordinator of the location, type, quantity, and extent of spill
• Determine if the spill is reportable
2. ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONNEL
• Inform all personnel in the immediate area and instruct them to contact a supervisor
• Eliminate all sources of ignition and evacuate personnel from area
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
• Refer to product MSDS for pertinent information on the product spilled
• SOLVENTS MAY HAVE HIGH pH LEVELS (i.e., ARDROX 185) CHECK MSDS
• Stay upwind or away from spill vapours. Ventilate area if possible
3. STOP PRODUCT FLOW
• Identify the source of the spill
• Stop the source of the spill if safe to do so
4. CONTAIN THE SPILL
• Cover all storm drains that might receive spilled material
• Spills of solvent in the Cleaning Room will flow into the room's sump system
• Avoid contact with combustible materials
5. CLEAN UP AND RECOVER THE SPILLED MATERIAL
IF SOLVENT HAS A MILD pH (5 to 9):
• Pump all free liquids to a containment vessel
• Use absorbents as required
IF THE SOLVENT IS AN ACID / BASE:
• Mix neutralizer inward from the barrier into the middle of the spill
• Test the pH of the mixture with pH paper
• If pH is not between 5 and 9, add more neutralizer
• Once neutralized scoop material into disposal container
6. COLLECT SPILL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT
• Collect and package used spill response equipment
• Label the packaged equipment with the date, contents, name of person packing the equipment and name of the person who used the equipment
7. PREPARE AN INCIDENT REPORT
• Complete a spill report and keep notes of all events
1. PULL FIRE ALARM
2. ATTEND TO INJURED PERSONNEL
• ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONNEL
• If safe to do so, extinguish the fire• ENSURE APPROPRIATE FIRE RETARDANT IS USED DEPENDING ON THE SUBSTANCE OF CONCERN
• Do not smoke or use equipment that may spark near spills of flammable material
3. ASSESS AND NOTIFY
• If the fire cannot be extinguished using available equipment, immediately call 911 , dial 9 for an outside line
• Contact the Supervisor and On-Scene Coordinator to obtain assistance
• Initiate appropriate internal/external notification as required
4. EVACUATE, IF NECESSARY
• If it is safe to do so, personnel are to shut off all control power on their equipment
• Proceed in an orderly fashion to the designated primary or secondary assembly area
• Ensure all personnel are accounted for
• Advise the firefighters of circumstances and the quantity and location of products on site. Provide a site plan and MSDS
• Secure the site from unauthorized personnel
5. IF SAFE TO DO SO
• Dyke contaminated run off and fire fighting waters
• Initiate clean-up and recovery procedures
• Protect fuel storage, acetylene and propane cylinders, paint totes and chemicals from fire
6. PREPARE AN INCIDENT REPORT
• Keep notes of all events
• Complete a fire report
• Identify causes and recommended action to minimize future incidents
The first observer notices the spill or fire and reports the occurrence directly to the On-Scene Response Coordinator.
The Supervisor immediately implements “ Spill Response Procedures ” for emergencies as provided in Section 2. Alternatively, the supervisor contacts the On-Scene Response Coordinator .
On-Scene Response Coordinator (Mitchell, Whitticase or Moyles)
This person is in charge of all On-Site activities at the spill/fire scene including “ Spill Response Procedures ”, and reports all activities to the Public Relations Representative.
The team consists of trained spill response personnel at Coulson, or if needed, an external emergency response team. The team may be called upon by the On-Scene Response Coordinator to aid in a spill response or cleanup emergency.
Public Relations Representative
The Public Relations Representative handles all communication with the press and news media. No other personnel are permitted to make statements to the public. All statements to the public should be logged. Broadcast or published material should be monitored for accuracy and currency of information to determine if updates are required. The Public Relations Representative should discuss with senior management any information that is to be provided to the media. The media should be provided with factual, non-speculative current information.
The chart below indicates who to contact at each level of emergency.
Level of Emergency |
Contacts |
Level I |
Key personnel within Coulson:
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Level II |
Level I contacts plus:
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Level III |
Level I contacts plus:
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5. Coulson Aero Technologies Site Plan
6. Internal Emergency Response Personnel Phone Numbers
Alternate Management
Response Coordinator
Wayne Darlington, QA Manager
Office: 250-724-7631
Home: 250-723-2747
Cell: 250-720-7528
Alternate Management
Response Coordinator
Britton Coulson, Base Manager
Office: 250-724-7634
Home: 250-724-5284
Cell: 250-720-5728
Alternate Management
Response Coordinator
Roy Copeland, DOM
Cell: 250-720-7731
Public Relations Coordinator
Susan Merivirta, Chief Financial Officer
Office: 250-723-8118
Home: 250-724-4751
Cell: 250-714-2717
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External Emergency Phone Numbers
Fire or Spill Emergencies |
Fire/Ambulance/Police |
911 |
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Provincial Emergency Program (PEP) (24 hours) |
1-800-663-3456
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| Government Agencies | Poison Control Centre (Emergency) | 1-800-567-8911
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| Port Alberni Hospital | 723-2135 |
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| B.C. Gas - Leaks and Emergencies | 1-800-663-9911 |
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| B.C. Hydro (24 Hours) | 1-888-769-3766
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| B.C. Environment | 1-800-663-3456
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Environment Canada |
604-666-6664 |
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| Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Emergency) | 1-800-465-4336 | |
| CANUTEC (Canadian Transport Emergency) | 1-613-996-6666 |
8. Non-Emergency Phone Numbers
| Non-Emergency Government Agencies | Port Alberni Police |
723-2424 |
| Fire Department | 724-1351 | |
| Ambulance Service British Columbia ( Victoria ) | 250- 953-3298 | |
| BC Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection | 758-3951 | |
| Provincial Emergency Program (PEP) | 604-586-4390 | |
| Environment Canada (General) | 604-664-9100 | |
| Department of Fisheries and Oceans (General) | 604-666-3545 | |
| Other Non-Emergency Numbers | Security Firm (24Hr Dispatch) | 250-723-4588 |
| Worker's Compensation Board (Day) | 1 888 621-SAFE | |
| Worker's Compensation Board(Nights and Weekends) | 1 866 WCB-HELP | |
| Contractors and Equipment Suppliers | Spill Clean-up Contractors | See Section 9 |
If more space is required, please attach a separate sheet showing the point # and the additional comments.
1. Report Date: Report Made By: (name and title) |
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2. Incident Date and Time: |
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3. Emergency Reported By: Date and Time: |
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4. Emergency Type: (circle one ) |
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Fire |
Other (Specify) |
5. Exact Location of Emergency: (please supplement with drawing and photographs ) |
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6. Duration of Emergency: |
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7. Material Released: (attach MSDS) |
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8. Estimate Quantity Released: |
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9. Estimate Quantity Recovered: |
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10. Recovery Method: |
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11. Most Probable Cause of Emergency: (include key events leading to the incident, equipment, materials, people involved) |
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12. Response Action: (include pictures or drawings, if necessary) |
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| 13. On-Scene Response Coordinator: |
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14. Method of Disposal/Storage: (be specific for all materials) |
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| 15. Receiving Environment Assessment: (e.g., to ground, fresh/salt water, be specific) |
Location Inspection | ||
| 16. Agencies Notified: (e.g., government, consultant, contractor) | Agency Name: Contact Name: Time and Date |
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| 17. Agencies - Incoming Calls | Agency: Description: Contact Name: Time & Date
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| 19. Required Follow Up Actions: |
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| 21. Meteorology: (e.g., wind, precipitation, sky, at the time of the incident) |
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26. Recommendations to Prevent Recurrence: (specify what, by whom, and completion date)
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Signatures: ______________________________ (Investigator) |
______________________________ (Production Manager) |
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Reportable Spills
Material |
Regulatory Reportable Spill |
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10.0 Spill Cleanup & Waste Disposal Companies
Vancouver Island Companies:
SAFETY-KLEEN LTD. Office Tel (250) 746-6246 HEATHERINGTON INDUSTRIES Office Tel (250) 724-5112
11. Appendices – Chemical Information Sheets
These information sheets are here to provide quick, clear
information regarding the properties of specific chemicals in use at Coulson.
This information should be updated whenever the MSDS for one of these products
is updated. If there is a discrepancy in the information between these
chemical information sheets and the MSDS, the MSDS will take precedence over the
information sheet. MSDS’s need to be updated every 3 years.
Click on the hyperlinked text to view the information sheet.
• Ensolv
• Solvent
• Varsol