
Safety
Environment
Oil Spill Response
US federal government oil spill response reference materials by US government federal agencies - EPA,OSHA, etc
oil response safety requirements, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Rule. EPA oil spill requirements, OSHA oil cleanup worker safety, oil disperants
Resources related to health issues with marine oil spills
In-situ burning is the combustion of a spill product at the site of the spill
Federal and state websites with information on exposure hazards related to oil spills
EPA documents, FAQs, prevention, laws and regulations, etc. relating to oil spills
Resources related to health issues with marine oil spills
Advisories and information related to health issues with marine oil spills
Fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about fuel oils
Advisories and information related to health issues with marine oil spills
NIOSH is protecting oil cleanup workers with the following ongoing efforts
Activities and tools from NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R)
The possible health hazards of in-situ burning to nearby response personnel
Reviews the effectiveness of dispersants as an oil spill response technique
Information about oil dispersants, air quality, water quality, food quality, etc
The removal of oil or other contaminants - considerations and limitations
Here are tools and information for people dealing with coastal spills of oil and petroleum products
An Oil Spill Response Training Document - USCG/DOT/EPA/MMS
Requirements under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard
Safety and Training of Oil Spill Response Workers and Volunteers
Safety materials related to keeping workers safe during oil spill response and cleanup operations
What the health effects are and how to protect yourself
Outlines the safety hazards to workers and safety requirements
Workers can be protected by taking the following steps
Information on air quality, beach quality, seafood safety, water quality, etc
Information to assist facilities in developing their SPCC plans for oil spill prevention
Fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH)
Requirements of the State's Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1991
What to expect from the oil spill and how to protect your health
