Hazardous Materials Business Plan

 

In order to protect public health and environment safety, business and area plans relating to handling, disposing, and release of hazardous materials are necessary. The establishment of the California Environmental Reporting System for these plans is a statewide requirement.

 

 

 

Regulating Agencies

Local Fire Departments

County Health Agencies

Local and County Environmental Health Departments

Industries and Services

We have experience working with a variety of different regulators ranging from San Diego to Sacramento. each different jurisdiction operates in a similar, yet different fashion. The variety of inspectors we have had the opportunity to work with has molded our approach to be all-inclusive and satisfy the needs of regulators.

 

  • Hazardous Material Business Plans
  • California Electronic Reporting System (CERS) Management
  • Business Emergency Response Plans
  • Facility Storage Maps
  • Evacuation Maps
  • Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC) Tier 1 Facility
  • HAZCOM & Evacuation Training
  • Hazardous Waste Characterizations
  • Biennial Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

We work diligently to understand your hazardous waste requirements. In doing so, we are able to provide oversight and assistance in times of need.

What is a Hazardous Material?

  • A “Hazardous material” is any material that, because of its physical/chemical characteristics, poses a potential hazard to humans and/or environmental health if released into the workplace or the environment. These requirements vary by local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) jurisdiction.

What is a Hazardous Materials Business Plan?

A HMBP is a document containing detailed information on the:

  • Inventory of hazardous materials at a facility.
  • Emergency response plans and procedures in the event of a reportable release or threatened release of a hazardous material.
  • Training for all new employees and annual refresher training about safety procedures in the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material.
  • A site map that contains the following: north orientation, loading areas and use of hazardous materials, internal roads, adjacent streets, storm and sewer drains, internal roads, access and exit points, emergency shutoffs, evacuation staging areas, hazardous material handling and storage areas, and emergency response equipment.

Does my facility need a HMBP?

HMBPs are required for any business that uses or stores Hazardous Materials that meet or exceed these quantities at any one time. NOTE: Minimum quantity reporting depends on the local regulating CUPA:

  • 55 Gallons of liquid (one drum)
  • 200 Cubic Feet of compressed gasses
  • 500 Pounds of solids

Contact Us

471 Old Newport Road #302, Newport Beach, CA 92663

1-800-336-3039

engineering@siderah2o.com