SPCC training requirements trip up more facilities than any other compliance element because the regulations are vague about specifics while enforcement is crystal clear about documentation standards. Key Takeaways: Annual training is mandatory for all oil-handling personnel, but 40 CFR 112 doesn’t specify duration or format Training records must be kept for 3 years and … Read more
Spill kit requirements SPCC violations happen when inspectors find inadequate response equipment, not missing plans. Most facilities get cited for having the wrong equipment types or insufficient quantities when spills occur. Key Takeaways: SPCC regulations require enough absorbent materials to handle the largest single tank spill at your facility Response equipment must be accessible within … Read more
SPCC recordkeeping requirements can cost you $59,973 per day if you get storage location wrong. The EPA just fined a Texas facility that kept perfect records but stored them at corporate headquarters instead of on-site. Key Takeaways: EPA mandates 3-year retention for all SPCC inspection records with $59,973 daily penalties for violations Records must be … Read more
Transformer oil secondary containment SPCC compliance catches most utilities and industrial facilities off guard. Most don’t realize their transformers count as oil storage under SPCC regulations until they get hit with a violation notice. Key Takeaways: Transformers containing 55+ gallons of oil count toward SPCC thresholds under 40 CFR 112.7 The impracticability alternative allows inspection … Read more
Aboveground storage tank labeling requirements trip up most facilities with basic mistakes that cost under $50 to fix. Most SPCC inspection failures stem from missing labels, not major engineering problems. Key Takeaways: SPCC, OSHA HazCom, and NFPA 704 create three overlapping labeling systems that 73% of facilities undercompliance on Contents identification must appear within 6 … Read more