Many industrial facilities create unexpected and undetected pollutants. During industrial activities, stormwater can encounter manufacturing materials, equipment, and unsafe chemicals through product movement, staging, or transfer. Pollutants like oil and grease, metals, paints, and other contaminants can make their way through stormwater runoff and into storm drains where the stormwater in most cases remains untreated as it eventually flows towards rivers, streams, and lakes.
To minimize the risk, industrial facilities need regular education and training for employees in stormwater management and best management practices. A well-trained and educated staff can help reduce and potentially eliminate pollutants exposed to stormwater. Employee training should be an ongoing integral part of making an industrial facilities stormwater management plan and program a success. Facility employees can potentially work with hazardous materials, which if not controlled properly, can lead to severe human health and environmental impacts.
All employees of an industrial site are responsible for maintaining tools and machinery, cleaning materials, or storing and handling materials properly. This effort will allow employees to be aware of how to best prevent contaminating stormwater discharges.
Employee training and education plans should be documented in the SWPPP with the content, schedule of training, and a log of the employees who received the training. Industrial Employee stormwater training is conducted once a year or alternatively based on the particular sector and unique need at the facility. Here are some common topics that should be addressed during a typical training session.
- NPDES Stormwater Permitting Program for Industrial Activity
- Industrial Stormwater Permit – What’s Required?
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
- Notice of Intent (NOI)
- Control Measures and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Maintenance Plan
- Inspections and Samples
- Reporting Expectations
- Potential Pollution Associated with: (particular sector activity)
- How to Reduce Pollution in Stormwater Discharge
Industrial stormwater management training is an essential component for ensuring that industrial staff members are adequately equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively prevent and control stormwater pollution. In doing so, they can minimize the environmental impact of their operations and comply with regulatory requirements.
KCI is here to help industrial facilities invest in such training, so they reduce the risk of fines or legal liabilities associated with non-compliance. Contact us today, on 888-346-7779.
