Construction crews will be adequately trained in spill prevention and cleanup procedures.
Fuel, lubricants and other potentially hazardous materials will be stored and handled within
dedicated areas at work sites and marshaling yards in full compliance with regulatory
requirements.
Harmful substances, such as fuels, chemicals and herbicides will be stored greater than
100 m from the ordinary high water mark of any waterbody.
All storage sites will be located a minimum distance of 100 m from waterbodies.
Marshaling yards will be located on low permeability soils and upland sites, where possible
(i.e., areas of well drained soils, as identified soils maps and locally by Manitoba Hydro’s
Construction Supervisor or Site Manager).
Transfer of fuel must be attended at all times.
An Emergency Preparedness and Spill Response Plan will be developed and an emergency
response spill kit will be kept on-site at all times in case of fluid leaks or spills from
machinery.
Only clean construction materials and equipment will be used.
Vehicles, machinery and construction materials will arrive on-site clean and free of leaks.
Equipment refueling and maintenance will be conducted greater than 100 m from the
stream’s ordinary high water mark and away from wetlands.
When servicing equipment, waste products such as oil and antifreeze will be drained into
appropriate containers and removed to an approved disposal ground.
Machinery will remain above the high water mark, unless fording is required to transport
equipment across the watercourse and only in accordance with the Department of Fisheries
and Oceans Operational Statements.
Temporary crossings will be constructed to ensure that construction vehicles and machinery
remain out of watercourses and will be done in accordance with the Department of Fisheries
and Oceans Operational Statements.
All fuel spills or leaks will be reported to the Manitoba Hydro Construction Supervisor or Site
Manager or delegate immediately upon discovery.
Any spills of hazardous substances will be cleaned up immediately and reported to the local
Natural Resources Officer. All measures outlined in the Environmental Accident Reporting
Regulation 439/87 will be followed.
General clean-up in storage areas, and sites where incidental spillage occurs, will be in
accordance with regulatory standards.
All soil is to be remediated or disposed of in a manner approved by regulatory authorities
and Manitoba Hydro.
Hazardous materials, fuel containers and other materials will be removed from the site and
disposed of according to Manitoba Hydro’s Hazardous Materials Management Handbook
and in accordance with regulatory requirements.