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© 2004-2016 DKF Solutions Group, LLC. All rights reserved. OERP Page 11 7.2 First Responder Priorities The first responder’s priorities are: • To follow safe work practices. • To respond promptly with the appropriate and necessary equipment. • To contain the spill wherever feasible. • To restore the flow as soon as practicable. • To minimize public access to and/or contact with the spilled sewage. • To promptly notify the Public Works Supervisor in event of major SSO. • To return the spilled sewage to the sewer system. • To restore the area to its original condition (or as close as possible). • To photograph and document affected and unaffected areas from a spill. 7.3 Safety The first responder is responsible for following safety procedures at all times. Special safety precautions must be observed when performing sewer work. There may be times when City personnel responding to a sewer system event are not familiar with potential safety hazards associated with sewer work. In such cases it is appropriate to take the time to discuss safety issues, consider the order of work, and check safety equipment before starting the job. This includes use of gas monitoring detectors for air quality in manholes (follow confined space procedures) and traffic controls at the site. 7.4 Initial Response The first responder must respond to the reporting party/problem site and visually check for potential sewer stoppages or overflows. The first responder will: • Note arrival time at the site of the overflow/backup. • Verify the existence of a public sewer system spill or backup. • Determine if the overflow or blockage is from a public or private sewer. • Identify and assess the affected area and extent of spill. • Contact caller if time permits. • If the spill is large or in a sensitive area, document conditions upon arrival with photographs. Decide whether to proceed with clearing the blockage to restore the flow or to initiate containment measures. The guidance for this decision is: o Small spills (i.e., spills that are easily contained) – proceed with clearing the blockage. o Moderate or large spill where containment is anticipated to be simple – proceed with the containment measures. o Moderate or large spills where containment is anticipated to be difficult – proceed with clearing the blockage; however, whenever deemed necessary, call for additional assistance and implement containment measures. • Take steps to contain the SSO. For detailed procedures refer to Appendix B: Sanitary Sewer Overflow and Backup Response Procedures. 7.6 Initiate Spill Containment Measures The first responder will attempt to contain as much of the spilled sewage as possible using the following steps: • Determine the immediate destination of the overflowing sewage. 6.2.A. - Page 105