Conducting Annual SPCC Oil-Handler Training
Does your facility have an SPCC plan? Learn how to easily perform your required annual refresher training.
Author: Karen Hamel
Karen D. Hamel, CSP, CIT, is a regulatory expert and trainer for HalenHardy with more than 26 years of experience helping EHS professionals find solutions to meet regulations and industry standards. She is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainer, and Hazmat Technician. Karen also serves on the Blair County, PA Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
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Used Oil – 40 CFR 279
The EPA's Used Oil Management Standard outlines oil storage and handling requirements for facilities that generate used oil. Proper used oil management promotes oil recycling.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) outlines the best management practices (BMPs) that facilities will use to prevent spills. Plans also outline spill response procedures to quickly respond to hazardous spills and prevent water pollution.
Stormwater 40 CFR 122
Facilities that could discharge pollutants into waterways must apply for a stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. These permits place strict limits on pollutant loads in stormwater discharges.
SPCC 40 CFR 112
The Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule prevents facilities from discharging oil into the nation's waters. Facilities must utilize secondary containment measures, proactively prevent oil spills and plan for rapid oil spill response.