8. The following should be excluded from the reported data: - previously reported, spilled materials in the environment from historical losses (i.e. historical or past leakage/spills that reached the environment from tanks, pipes or other vessels, but not associated with a current release); and - hydrocarbons / chemicals in permitted discharges (e.g. wastewater effluents etc.). 9. Spills / leaks of chemicals in powder form should be reported based on an estimation of liters spilled.
B. Spill Investigation Procedure: 1. The region/facility is responsible to investigate the causes of each significant spill (defined as category 3-5 in the spill severity matrix) in line with the APMT safety incident investigation procedures, and apply appropriate remedial actions. All spills and contamination from spills should be handled in line with local regulation and industry best practice. Spills in severity categories 3-5 are automatically notified to corporate HSE. Severity Matrix Spills Category 5 4 3 2 1 Spill Quantity Spill >10,000 Litres Spill >1,000 Litres Spill >100 Litres Spill >10 Liters Spill <10 Liters Investigation procedures required
5. Reporting should include releases from operations and events including: - above-ground and below-ground facilities / equipment; - sabotage, earthquakes or other events outside operational control; and - company-owned and operated transport (including trucking that is under operational control). 6. Leakage over time, above ground or underground, is counted once at the time it is identified. 7. Where spills are to both land and water, the volume properly apportioned to each should be provided within the description of the event.
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