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> What is stormwater? In urban areas, the rain that falls on the roof of your house, or collects on driveways, roads and footpaths is carried away by a series of pipes into our waterways. This water often carries leaves, soil, rubbish and dissolved chemicals with it. We need to ensure that nothing but clean rainwater goes down our stormwater drains so we don’t harm our aquatic ecosystems. AS

> Legislation It is an offence in New Zealand to pollute stormwater. This is stipulated in the: Resource Management Act 1991 Local Drainage Act 1908 Local Government Act 1994

> Risk of spills The nature of plastics operations can mean there is a high risk of spills. The following activities could cause spills to occur: Inadequate bunding (containment) Improper storage of liquid wastes and chemicals (e.g. oils, lubricants)

> What do spill kits look like? Kits contain: Pads Booms Gloves

What do I do in the event of a spill? STEP 1: Be safe In the event of a spill, ensure your personal safety first. Move away from the immediate area to evaluate the situation unless the nature of the spill is known and minor. STEP 2: Seek help Seek help for all but minor spills. STEP 3: Assess the spill Identify the following: The type of material spilled. The size of the spill & whether the leak has stopped. If any incompatible liquids are involved. Any unusual features such as foaming, odour, fire. STEP 4: Obtain spill kit Send someone to obtain the spill kit and MSDS.

What do I do in the event of a spill? STEP 5: Wear PPE Wear the correct PPE before cleaning up the spill STEP 6: Stop the source This can include turning off the valve, patching a leaky hose, draining a tank, or up-righting a knocked over container of liquid. STEP 7: Contain the spill Contain the spill using booms and pads from the spill kit. STEP 8: Absorb the spill Absorb the spill using pads or other absorbent material.

What do I do in the event of a spill? STEP 9: Protect drains Protect the drain using available equipment such as a drain guard or shut-off valve. Ensure you are familiar with the location of all such equipment. STEP 10: Dispose of contaminated material Place the waste absorbent material and contaminated PPE into the bags provided. Do not throw bag to general waste without approval from the manager. STEP 11: Report the incident to your supervisor Immediately report the incident to your supervisor and fill out an incident report. STEP 12: Re-stock the spill kit Tell your supervisor which spill kits need to be re-stocked.

> MAJOR SPILLS Contact the fire brigade in the event of large hazardous spills. Refer to your site Emergency Response Procedure for specific instructions.

THE DRAIN IS JUST FOR RAIN And remember, THE DRAIN IS JUST FOR RAIN