*SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Required Emergency SignageSignage must be posted with Emergency Response contact information for the site in a visible location to anyone dispensing or

delivering fuel. It needs to identify the location of fire extinguishers (unless emergency sign is posted next to the fire extinguisher) and any emergency shutoff switches. On a site visit if the signage requirement is not met the inspector may

issue a Notice of Non-Compliance. (NONC) Below is a signage example:

IN CASE OF FIRE, SPILL, OR RELEASE* Use Emergency Pump Shutoff Located at [insert Location]* Call the Fire Dept. at 911 [or local Fire Department Phone#] * Call the Facility Operator at [insert 24-hour Telephone#]

[Name of Facility][Address of Facility]

Fire Extinguisher located at [insert location]

Fire Emergency Procedures

Shout “FIRE!!!”

Stop gasoline flow

(Emergency Shut-Off Switch)

Fire Emergency Procedures

While fuel flow from dispensers should be stopped using the Emergency Shut-off switch, it is also a good idea to shut off power to the UST system from circuit breakers at the facility’s main electrical panel.

• Make sure circuit breakers are labeled correctly

• Only attempt to shut off circuit breakers if it is safe to enter the building

Fire Emergency Procedures

Call 911

Report the emergency the situation

Know your address!

911

Fire Emergency Procedures

SHUT OFF GAS FLOW!

If fire is small and can be contained, use fire extinguisher to put out the

flames

If fire is too big or you feel unsafe, DO NOT try to fight the fire yourself. Leave the area immediately and go to a

pre-determined meeting place

Minor Spills

Minor Spill Response

A Spill is considered “minor” if below a de minimis amount , which is any amount of petroleum that immediately evaporates or is specified by the department or delegated agency through guidance documents.

Shut off pumps at the Emergency Shut-Off Switch Tell customers to leave the area of the spill Close off area with orange cones and/or orange Caution tape Try to contain the spill immediately. NEVER WASH DOWN SPILL AREA OR

DISPENSER ISLAND WITH WATER Try to stop spill from entering a storm drain or leaving the property by building

a dam with absorbent pads or cat litter. Place absorbent material in front of and on top of the spill

Spills that do come in contact with soil, groundwater, or surface water need to be reported to ECY

Minor Spill Response

Small Spill Preparedness Kit Guide. Recommended Items. Plastic bucket with threaded lid for easy removal marked SPILL KIT. 5x7 Emergency Card (laminated and attached to the inside of the bucket

lid) with spill directions. The information on the card should contain. 911 and emergency numbers, your companies name, address, phone number. It should contain instructions on informing senior or trained staff of

the spill. It should contain information on where to shut off the flow of fuel etc. Gloves , rubber boots, eye protection for handling non hazardous

materials. A dozen or more absorbent pads Loose absorbent material, caution cones, safety vest, broom, dust pan.

Minor Spill Response

Wear proper safety equipment (safety

glasses, nitrile gloves, safety vest).

PUT USED ABSORBENT MATERIALS IN

PROPERLY LABELED HAZARDOUS

WASTE DRUMS.

PUT IN SOLID-WASTE DRUMS, NOT IN LIQUID-WASTE

DRUMS.

NEVER PLACE USED ABSORBENT MATERIALS IN TRASH DUMPSTER OR RECYCLING CONTAINER.

Report spill to facility owner, manager, and should be reported to ERTS.

Document spill information in store spill log.

Major SpillResponse

A major spill is above a de minimis amount and/or

enters a storm drain

or catch basin, touches

groundwater or surface water,

or contacts soil. Major spills must be

reported immediately. Oil water

Separators are designed to catch and

Separate the occasional drip and drop

of petroleum products, however they

are not a mechanism for treatment

of a reportable spill.

MajorSpillResponse

Shut off dispensers at the Emergency Shut-Off Switch

Evacuate the site if necessary

Call 911 (Know your address)

If safe, try to stop spill from entering a storm drain or leaving the property. Create a dam with absorbent materials and put absorbent materials on top of the spill

Report spill to facility owner, manager, and should be reported to ERTS(ERTS = Environmental Reports Tracking System)

Document spill in facility spill log

YOU MUST CALL THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) 24-HOUR NUMBERS:

1) National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802and

2) Washington Emergency Management Division: 1-800-258-5990