The prevention of leaks, spills, and accidental releases is an important part of any environmental management program. An efficient, well-thought-out plan can minimize the potential for spills and releases which ultimately interrupt or halt normal operations. In addition to having a defined plan, it is necessary to train employees in how to implement all aspects of that plan.

Spill control and containment plans that also contain appropriate emergency response actions provide many benefits to manufacturing or bulk storage facilities handling hazardous materials or oils. These benefits include:

Creation of an inventory system for hazardous materials and oils

A defined program for training employees on how to recognize and assess
spill and leak potentials from equipment and tankage
Design and installation of cost effective spill control and containment

Defined roles and responsibilities for response actions

Reduced risk exposure to employees, the public and the environment

Credible communications with employees, neighbors and media

Reduced costs for spill clean-ups

Reduced potential of civil and criminal enforcement action

Reviewing your current spill and emergency response plans for adequacy
and compliance
Assisting your staff in developing plans that will meet regulatory requirements

Certifying plans by an Omni Tech Professional Engineer that meet regulatory
requirements
Recommending cost effective spill containment and clean-up measures

Defining roles and responsibilities for emergency response actions

Developing a communications plan for possible ER scenarios

Training staff on how to prepare spill and containment response plans
that meet regulatory requirements
Training staff on how to conduct assessments of spill, leak, and release
potential
Training staff on how to properly report spills and releases

For information contact Jim Pollack at:
989-631-3377 ext. 233
E-mail: jpollack@omnitechintl.com
Fax 989-631-0812

or contact Omni Tech Headquarters