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Question 1

What is the purpose of the SOG on Runoff near storm drains and waterways?

Answer 1

To ensure that personnel use reasonable precaution to protect contaminated runoff from entering storm systems and other waterways.

Question 2

Personnel shall take every reasonable precaution to prevent contaminants from entering _______, _______, and ______ or ____________.

Answer 2

• sewers
• storm drains
• and natural or artificial water courses.

Question 3

Methods used to confine contaminated runoff may include(list 4)

Answer 3

• trenching
• damming
• diversion
• retention

Question 4

Who may be called to assist in these efforts?

Answer 4

Hazmat personnel

Question 5

The IC shall request Fire Control to notify the________, so that proper steps are taken to collect and dispose of all contaminates.

Answer 5

the property owner

Question 6

When firefighting foam, suspected hazmat or large quantities of FF runoff enter a storm system or other waterway, the IC shall request Fire Control to advise the_________, who will contact the ________________ as required.

Answer 6

• Peel Spill Coordinator

- Ministry of the Environment