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Spill Prevention and Control WM-4 <br />• Fuels <br />• Lubricants <br />• Other petroleum distillates <br />Limitations <br />• In some cases it may be necessary to use a private spill cleanup company. <br />• This BMP applies to spills caused by the contractor and subcontractors. <br />• Procedures and practices presented in this BMP are general. Contractor should identify <br />appropriate practices for the specific materials used or stored onsite <br />Implementation <br />The following steps will help reduce the stormwater impacts ofleaks and spills: <br />Education <br />• Be aware that different materials pollute in different amounts. Make sure that each <br />employee knows what a "significant spill" is for each material they use, and what is the <br />appropriate response for "significant" and "insignificant" spills. <br />• Educate employees and subcontractors on potential dangers to humans and the <br />environment from spills and leaks. <br />• Hold regular meetings to discuss and reinforce appropriate disposal procedures (incorporate <br />into regular safety meetings). <br />• Establish a continuing education program to indoctrinate new employees. <br />• Have contractor's superintendent or representative oversee and enforce proper spill <br />prevention and control measures. <br />General.Jifeasures <br />• To the extent that the work can be accomplished safely, spills of oil, petroleum products, <br />substances listed under 40 CFR parts 110,117, and 302, and sanitary and septic wastes <br />should be contained and cleaned up immediately. <br />• Store hazardous materials and wastes in covered containers and protect from vandalism. <br />• Place a stockpile of spill cleanup materials where it will be readily accessible. <br />• Train employees in spill prevention and cleanup. <br />• Designate responsible individuals to oversee and enforce control measures. <br />• Spills should be covered and protected from stormwater runon during rainfall to the extent <br />that it doesn't compromise clean up activities. <br />• Do not bury or wash spills with water. <br />January 2011 California Stormwater BMP Handbook <br />Construction <br />www .ca sq a .org <br />2 of 6