Development Application part 2 OF 2 All of CD, Information in notes - MCU12/0216

                                                             SPILL PROTOCOL
1. Introduction
Fuel and hazardous substance spills can occur during the operation, servicing or repair of plant and equipment. These spills
could be minor (less than 5 litres), major (5 to 20 litres) or severe (greater than 20 litres).

If spills are not managed appropriately, they can pose a serious risk or threat to the environment and safety of personnel. Spills
can result in stormwater and land contamination, and in some circumstances result in the death of terrestrial and aquatic
animals.

Under the Environmental Protection Act, a plant/equipment operator may be fined (or even jailed) if it is proven that spill
(resulting in water and land contamination) could have been avoided or prevented. Therefore, all necessary preventative
measures should be implemented at all operations to prevent spills, and if a spill does occur, it should be contained, removed
and disposed of properly.



2. Hazardous substances used
Fuels and hazardous substances used include:
     distillate in above ground storage tanks and in
     vehicle/machine fuel tanks

     oils and greases in various parts of the plant, in
     the service area, and in other plant and equipment
     solvents and cleaning agents

     paints and other miscellaneous chemicals used
     for general housekeeping and cleaning activities

Any of the above substances has the potential to cause stormwater and/or land
contamination, however if appropriate spill prevention measures are implemented, the potential for spills can be significantly
reduced.



3. Spill Prevention
Spills should be prevented by the implementation of a control measures. However, accidental spills may occur from time to time.
Preventative measures include:

    reviewing material safety data sheets (MSDS) for substances used and becoming familiar with the spill clean-up procedure
    nominated on the MSDS
    using the fuel or hazardous substance for its intended purpose (as nominated in the MSDS)
    conducting maintenance activities on a concrete slab
    supervising refuelling of plant and equipment to ensure that overfilling does not occur
    using emergency shut off valves to prevent spills
    checking plant and equipment daily for oil leaks;
    servicing plant and equipment in accordance with the maintenance schedule and inspecting fuel or oil lines for wear or faults
    ensuring refuelling and lubricating and repair and maintenance activities occur in designated areas
    shutting down plant or equipment if the plant or equipment is the source of the spill. The shut-down of plant or equipment
    will prevent any further spills.



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