COC CLS - Healthy Safety Environment - NIKE, Inc. - The Journey

STORAGE TANKS
STANDARD
The contractor must protect human health and the environment by meeting applicable regulatory
requirements including air emissions, solid/hazardous waste and water discharge. The contractor
adopts reasonable measures to mitigate negative operational impacts on the environment and strives
to continuously improve environmental performance.
‣ Develop and implement processes and procedures to minimize risks associated with both
above and underground storage tank systems containing petroleum or hazardous substances.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Location Manager must ensure that the storage tank program is implemented and followed.
HSE Representative must establish, maintain and administer the storage tank program.
Managers and Supervisors must ensure that employees are trained and adhere to the requirements of
the storage tank program.
Employees must adhere to the requirements of the storage tank process and procedure requirements.
DEFINITIONS
• Above ground storage tank is a stationary container used for the storage of petroleum or hazardous
materials which has capacity greater than 55 gallons (208 liters) and is situated completely above
ground level surface.
• Underground storage tank is a tank used for the storage of petroleum or hazardous materials which
has 10% or more of the structure (including underground piping) located beneath the surface of
the ground.
REQUIREMENTS
1. RISK ASSESSMENT—Each facility must have a documented annual risk assessment performed which
includes as a minimum:
a. Inventory of all above and underground storage tanks and hazards associated with each. The
inventory must include the type (physical composition), location, size, age and a listing of all
potential chemical contents for each tank.
b. Evaluation of risks associated with storage tanks.
c. Identification and implementation of control measures (e.g., operating requirements, spill
detection equipment, and pollution control devices).
2. POLICIES & PROCEDURES —Each facility must have implemented procedures to reduce or eliminate
the health, safety and environment impacts of the above and underground storage tanks which
must cover as a minimum, the following:
a. Above ground storage tanks must:
• Be labeled describing their contents and associated hazards.
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