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Standard Detail & Specifications
Construction Site Waste Mgt &
Spill Control
Pollution Prevention – Spill Prevention
1. Fueling should only take place in signed designated areas, away from downstream drainage
facilities and watercourses.
2. Fueling must be with nozzles equipped with automatic shut-off to control drips. Do not top off.
3. Protect the areas where equipment or vehicles are being repaired, maintained, fueled or parked
from storm water run-on and runoff.
4. Use barriers such as berms to prevent storm water run-on and runoff, and to contain spills.
5. Place a “Fueling Area” sign next to each fueling area.
6. Store hazardous materials such as fuel, solvents, oil and chemicals in secondary containment.
7. Inspect vehicles and equipment for leaks on each day of use. Repair fluid and oil leaks
immediately.
8. Absorbent spill clean-up materials and spill kits must be available in fueling areas and on fuel
trucks.
9. If fueling is to take place at night, make sure the fueling area is sufficiently illuminated.
10. Properly dispose of used oil, fluids, lubricants and spill clean-up materials.
CLEAN UP SPILLS
1. If it is safe to do so, immediately contain and clean up any chemical and/or hazardous material
spills.
2. Properly dispose of used oil, fluids, lubricants and spill clean-up materials.
3. Do not bury spills or wash them down with water.
LEAKS AND DRIPS
1. Use drip pans or absorbent pads at all times. Place under and around leaky equipment.
2. Do not allow oil, grease, fuel or chemicals to drip onto the ground.
3. Have spill kits and clean up material on-site.
4. Repair leaky equipment promptly or remove problem vehicles and equipment from the site.
Clean up contaminated soil immediately.
5. Store contaminated waste in sealed containers constructed of suitable material. Label these
containers properly.
6. Clean up all spills and leaks. Promptly dispose of waste and spent clean up materials.
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Delaware ESC Handbook