Green Environmental Management System UST C Certification Training

Green Environmental Management System UST C- Certification Training Guidelines

Green Environmental Management System Table of Contents - Introduction Emergency Pump Shutoff Switch Spill Kit Emergency Response Plan Tank Monitor Alarms Tank Area Sign-offs/Paperwork

Green Environmental Management System Introduction • • • UST A, B, and C operator training has been mandated by the federal government to be administered by each state. Each state has created its own guidelines and regulations concerning UST A, B, and C operators. MA has regulated that all C operators will be trained by a certified A or B operator in person and at the location the C will operate in. • There will be an official form signed by both the Al. B and the C operator and the date of the training. This form must be kept on site. The C Operator should be on site when the UST is in operation. • The Al. B operator will train the C operators in the following areas: Emergency Pump Shutoff Switch, Emergency Response Plan, Spill Kit, Tank Monitor Alarms, and the Tank Area. • Once training is complete, the Al. B operator will send the names of those trained to the Training Department so those trained will receive credit for attending the Classroom: onsite A/8 Conducted UST C-Certification Training.

Green Environmental Management System Emergency Shutoff Switch • • • Used to stop the flow of oil in the event of an emergency/large spill Shuts power off to all mechanisms associated with the transfer of fuel. Location

Green Environmental Management System Spill Kit § Materials to clean up and contain spills are located in a yellow 20 -gallon tub with lid. § Each spill kit should contain gas absorbent rags, booms; speedy-dry, chemical resistant gloves, and goggles. § - Gloves and goggles must be worn at all times When cleaning up any fuel liquid. § Should be located near the UST.

Green Environmental Management System Emergency Response Plan § Posted on the wall for easy reference. § Contains Facility information, spill clean-up quick reference guide and emergency contact information. § 911 is the emergency number.

Green Environmental Management System Tank Monitor Alarms § Veeder Root are the brand names for the tank monitor systems that we use in conjunction with our UST. § It is used to measure the amount of fuel in the tank and to notify in case of possible release of fuel to the environment. § It is imperative that all alarms are responded to appropriately and in a timely manner. § Some of the alarms are: High or low level, interstitial space, and sump alarms for the tank. § All alarms should be reported to Al. B operator immediately. § Al. B operator should notify the Fuel Specialist for further instruction. § The Veeder Root will show the alarm light, beep and print out an alarm report when an alarm is active.

Green Environmental Management System Tank Area § Consists of: § Tank pad, Piping Sump, Spill Buckets, Interstitial and Vapor vent p 1 pe. § Submersible manholes are the large black, plastic manholes- under is a pit that houses the sumps. - At no time should the C Operator enter the piping sump. This is considered a confined space and only trained fuel service technicians following strict OSHA guidelines should enter these areas. § Spill buckets are under the colored, metal manhole covers. - White is Gasoline - Yellow is for Diesel - Green is for Fuel oil

Green Environmental Management System Tank Area § Spill buckets must be maintained. They are to be kept dry and free of debris. - Spill buckets should be inspected at least once a month and after every fuel delivery to ensure haulers are not leaving any spilled product in the bucket. **Note each of these examples : has liquid in them

Green Environmental Management System Tank Area § Each spill bucket has a fill tube with a cap. The cap must be in good working order. § The cap should fit secure and not turn when latched in place. § The cap should have a rubber gasket to ensure air tightness. § If a cap is damaged or missing, the cap should be replaced.

Green Environmental Management System Sign-Offs/Paperwork § A standard form is used to show the completion of the course by the C operator. § This form includes the name and signature of the UST Al. B, as well the C and the date the training took place. § This form must be kept on location. § -A new form must be used for each subsequent training course.