
Environmental Remediation Drilling
Safety Guideline
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• Incoming chemicals are to be checked for proper labeling. The symbol below is an example of labeling
used to rate the hazard of products in storage tanks. It is a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
standard. Each square contains a number based upon the accompanying table.
7.2 - Rating Summary
Chemical (Blue)
4 - Danger - May be fatal on short exposure. Specialized protective equipment required
3 - Warning - Corrosive or toxic. Avoid skin contact or inhalation
2 - Warning - May be harmful if inhaled or absorbed
1 - Caution - May be irritating
0 - No unusual hazard
Flammability (Red)
4 - Danger Flammable gas or extremely flammable liquid
3 - Warning Flammable liquid flash point below 100° F
2 - Caution Combustible liquid flash point of 100° to 200° F
1 - Combustible if heated
0 - Not combustible
Reactivity (Yellow)
4 - Danger Explosive material at room temperature
3 - Danger May be explosive if shocked, heated under confinement or mixed with water
2 - Warning Unstable or may react violently if mixed with water
1 - Caution May react if heated or mixed with water but not violently
0 - Stable Not reactive when mixed with water
Special Notice Key (White)
W - Water Reactive
Oxy - Oxidizing Agent
Section 8 - Emergencies and Spills
Each operation and job-site shall establish emergency response and evacuation plans per company
Emergency Preparedness Program. The required emergency response and evacuation plans shall include
the following elements:
8.1 - Environmental Response Plan
Each location shall have an Environmental Response Plan that includes the following:
• Instructions on how to report an environmental spill.
• Location and phone number of the local company approved spill response contractor.
• In case of an emergency, implement the proper Emergency Action Plan:
o Evacuate people from the area.
o Isolate the area.
• If the material is flammable, turn off ignition and heat sources.
• Only personnel specifically trained in emergency response are permitted to participate in chemical
emergency procedures beyond those required to evacuate the area.
• Call for Emergency Response Team assistance if required.
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