INSURANCE Oil Spill Cleanup and Shuttle Require A BY KATHY PHILLIPS


SOPERATORSOF parking facilities, you should have plans to clean up oil spills caused by


vehicles and equipment that may have leaked for various reasons. Plans should include:


• Daily inspections •Assembly of a cleanup kit •Written safe practices • Employee training • Documentation of activities


The following will outline items sug-


gested and methods for safe cleanup and disposal of materials used to mitigate minor oil spills, drips and leaks. Materials needed: • Oil-absorbent pads • Natural or commercial oil- absorbentmaterial


• Push broom •Water • Liquid detergent or environmentally friendly hydrocarbonmitigation agent


Cleaning Up an Oil Spill 1. Contain the spill as soon


as possible. If the spill is still spreading, place absorbent pads around the outside edges to stop


to place absorbent pads over the spill area or to pour kitty litter, vermiculite, sand, sawdust or straw over the oil. These mate- rials will absorb oil out of the spill area. 3. Place the oil-soaked material you


used in Step 2 in plastic bags and place in designated hazardous waste containers, and have them disposed of by licensed hazardous trash removal companies. It is illegal to direct or wash any oil,


fuel or hazardous material into the storm drain. Care must be taken during the cleanup and mitigation process to ensure that these practices are done safely and in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Failure tomeet these compliance standards may result in employee injury, environmental contami-


It is illegal to direct or wash any oil, fuel or hazardous material into the storm drain.


it.Absorbent pads also helpwick oil out of the spill area. 2. Remove as much of the


oil as possible. Many methods can be used. The easiest two are


Shuttle Van Requirements, Practices and Driver Tips


Licensing Although driver licensing is a state


matter, states must follow federal stan- dards for commercial drivers. These stan- dards require that drivers of shuttle vans designed to carry at least 16 occupants have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Please note that individual state require- ments differ, so be sure to check for appro- priate requirements in your state.


Concerns Licensing and training requirements


for shuttle van drivers are of concern because some van drivers may not oper- ate such large vehicles on a regular basis. They may be unfamiliar with the way the vans handle and how they should be maintained.


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Safety Belts During 2004-08, only 26% of fatally


injured shuttle van occupants were restrained. Among fatally injured van occupants who were not restrained, 62% were fully ejected from the vehicle. In comparison, among fatally injured occu- pants of other passenger vehicle types, belt use ranged from29%in pickups to 46%in cars and minivans. The rate of ejection among unrestrained occupants ranged from 37% for cars and minivans to 64% for SUVs.Current federal rules require lap belts or lap/shoulder belts at all seating positions in all new passenger vehicles, including shuttle vans.


Driver Tips Shuttle vans require special consider-


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ations because the weight distribution of passengers and the high center of gravity make themmore difficult to control.When you’re behind the wheel, keep the follow- ing safety tips inmind. - Be aware of how the van’s height


and width affect its stability. - Load/unload passengers in a safe


place. Check doors to ensure that they are closed. - Driver and passengers must always


use seat belts. - Before setting out, check the posi-


tion of the mirrors to ensure that they are adjusted properly formaximumvision. - Use mirrors or spotters when


merging or backing up to ensure ade- quate clearances. - Allow longer stopping and follow-


ing distances.


nation and/or significant fines from health, safety and environmental regula- tory agencies.


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