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Training (5.3)

Rigorous training requirements for responding to emergency spills are defined in 29 CFR 1910.120. However, because SLAC subcontracts that work, it does not provide emergency spill response training. There are no specific training requirements for the spills program that are not required for other programs, described below.

General Training

All personnel at SLAC are given basic spill awareness training as part of their orientation training (see Chapter 24, "Training"). Personnel who have received this training may stop, contain, and clean up spills of non-hazardous material. This training covers

• Whom to notify in the event of a spill
• Spill classification
• Stormwater pollution prevention awareness

Hazardous Materials Training

SLAC personnel handling, storing, or managing hazardous materials or hazardous waste are required to complete appropriate training (see Chapter 40, "Hazardous Materials", and Chapter 17, "Hazardous Waste", both general and material specific. This training includes responder awareness training which has the following elements: what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with them in an incident; potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present; how to recognize hazardous substances and their presence in an emergency; an understanding of the role of the first responder; and the ability to realize the need for additional resources and make appropriate notifications. This training is required for responding to non-emergency spills of hazardous materials.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Awareness

Personnel performing activities outdoors that may have the potential to impact stormwater run-off are required to complete ES&H Course 298, Stormwater Awareness Training, which includes guidance on how to minimize any spills from entering the storm drain system (see Chapter 26, "Stormwater").

Radiological Worker Training

Personnel who require unescorted access into radioactive contamination areas, perform any machine operations on radioactive materials, or handle radioactively contaminated materials are required to complete ES&H Course 250, Rad Worker II Training (see Chapter 9, "Radiological Safety").