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What is a Class C Operator in Georgia:

What is a Class C Operator in Georgia:.

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What is a Class C Operator in Georgia:

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  1. What is a Class C Operator in Georgia: “An individual who is the first line of response to events indicating UST emergency conditions, including but not limited to, taking appropriate action in response to emergencies or alarms caused by spills or releases from an UST system.” (391-3-15-.02)

  2. Examples of Fuel Releases/Spills • Delivery overflowing • Pouring out of car • Coming out of the ground • Hose pulled off the dispenser • Vehicle damages pump/dispenser • Health Exposure • Weather related disaster

  3. A Class C Operator Should Know:

  4. Basic Emergency/Notification Procedures • Shut Off Power • Alert/Evacuate Site Personnel • Call Emergency Responders • Give your name and detailed location info • Give detailed description of emergency • Call/Report incident to your HQ • Call GEFA to report incident

  5. A Class C Operator Should Know: How to contain & mitigate any release, so that it doesn’t go down a storm drain, into the grass or go off the site. Location of any emergency materials, such as absorbent booms and pads, sandbags, gloves, spill kits, fire extinguisher and first aid supplies.

  6. A Class C Operator Should Know: Basic First Aid Procedures If you come into contact with gasoline or diesel fuel, it isimportant that you follow these procedures: • EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. • SKIN: Remove any gasoline soaked clothing and washexposed areas with soap and water. • INGESTION: Call physician. DO NOT inducevomiting. • INHALATION: Remove to fresh air upon being over come and/or experiencing an unusual symptom (i.e.Dizziness, irritation of eyes, nose and throat, vomiting, headaches, drowsiness,and other central nervous system)

  7. Review of Basic Class C Operator Requirements • Are you aware of where the emergency numbers are located at the facility? • Have you been instructed on emergency procedures for the facility? • Should you ignore alarms or evidence of a release? • Do you know how to shut down the pumps at the facility, in case of an emergency?

  8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BOARD OF REGENTS (UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GA) DOT OFFICE OF EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT (OEM) FUEL STORAGE TANK DIVISION (GEFA)

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