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2. > 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

3. > 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

4. > 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)

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

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