How to use your Spill Kit STORMWATER PROTECTION FOR BUSINESSES Protecting your business, employees and customers from accidental spills For additional information: Contact Clark County for technical assistance and the regulations that apply to your business or visit www.clark.wa.gov/stormwater for more tips and information on preventing pollution Clark County Environmental Services Clean Water Program 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA Don Benton, Director 360) 397-2121 Aviso importante Este informe contiene información importante. Pídale a alguien que se lo traduzca o llame (360) 397-2121 Важное объявление Вданном отчете содержится важная информация. Попросите кого-нибудь перевести ее для вас или звоните (360) 397-2121 To report a spill, contact: Contact Washington Department of Ecology 24-Hour Spill SW Region Response Hotline at (360) 407-6300. PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS Preventing spills can save your business money – Having a spill kit and knowing how to use it properly can save expensive clean-up costs and lost revenues if your business has to close during the clean-up. By cleaning up spills before they reach a storm water drain or storm water facility, you can: • Avoid expensive clean-up costs • Keep your employees and customers safe • Avoid potential regulatory fines • Protect local waterways for contaminated runoff Evaluate the situation, including safety issues. Notify owner, spill coordinator and other necessary people. Put on protective equipment. Follow your spill plan. Clean up the spill with appropriate materials, including mats, pads, absorbent clay, etc. Use a broom and pan to clean up materials. Never use a hose. Stop the source of the spill, if it can be done safely. If unable to stop the spill, call for assistance. Dispose of all used materials properly, including securely tying the bag. If the materials are hazardous, follow local regulations for proper disposal. Restock the spill kit and put back at the spill kit station. Document the clean up effort and notify the owner and/or spill coordinator that work is complete. Protect the drain, by installing the drain cover and placing protective socks / booms in between the drain and the spill. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Photo: Getty Images